Ngāti Te Whiti Marine Cultural Health Index and Mauri Compass Training
Port Taranaki, 2/8 Bayly Road, New Plymouth
28 April – 2 May 2025 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Daily
Programme Overview
Nau mai, haere mai!
Welcome to the MCHI and Mauri Compass training programme. This five-day programme will equip you with the skills and accreditation to use the Mauri Compass and Marine Cultural Health Index to assess water and species health within Port Taranaki. The training will blend theory, mātauranga Māori, and hands-on field assessments focused on key taonga species.
At the completion of the weeks’ training, you will each receive an accreditation in the Mauri Compass Introductory Course, and two trainees will also receive additional training to receive an accreditation in the Advanced Assessors Course as well as a Common Permit to Work accreditation.
These qualifications will enable you to monitor in accordance with Ngāti Te Whiti’s Marine Cultural Health Index monitoring programme to understand the health of water and taonga species within Port Taranaki on an ongoing basis.
28 April – 2 May 2025 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Daily
Programme Overview
Nau mai, haere mai!
Welcome to the MCHI and Mauri Compass training programme. This five-day programme will equip you with the skills and accreditation to use the Mauri Compass and Marine Cultural Health Index to assess water and species health within Port Taranaki. The training will blend theory, mātauranga Māori, and hands-on field assessments focused on key taonga species.
At the completion of the weeks’ training, you will each receive an accreditation in the Mauri Compass Introductory Course, and two trainees will also receive additional training to receive an accreditation in the Advanced Assessors Course as well as a Common Permit to Work accreditation.
These qualifications will enable you to monitor in accordance with Ngāti Te Whiti’s Marine Cultural Health Index monitoring programme to understand the health of water and taonga species within Port Taranaki on an ongoing basis.
Daily Schedule / Time |
Activity |
8.30 - 10.00 |
Morning Wānanga – Theory / Discussion |
10.00 - 10.15 |
Morning Tea |
10.15 - 12.00 |
Continued training session |
12.00 - 1.00 |
Lunch |
1.00 - 3.00 |
Site Visit Options depending on availability – Significant sites, Port, Seafood Factory, Fieldwork Observations |
3.00 - 3.15 |
Afternoon Tea |
3.15 - 4.00 |
Assessments / Reflection / Debrief |
Programme Themes by Day - interchangeable depending on weather and availability |
Theme and Taonga Species Focus |
Monday 28 April |
Whakatau, Orientation, Ngati Te Whiti & Port history Introduction to Mauri Compass and MCHI. Tuna (Eel) – local history, local stream |
Tuesday |
Mātauranga Māori, Cultural Indicators, Mahinga Kai Histories Shellfish: Kutai/Mussels, Pupu, Pipi. |
Wednesday |
Marine Observation [Egmont Seafoods if available] Finfish |
Thursday |
Port Water Testing, Data Collection and Analysis Pāua and or Kina |
Friday 2 May |
Kōura Moana (Marine Crayfish) Pueruli Collectors Final Assessments and Qualification Kua mutu |
Important Information
For Planning Contact
Sera Gibson
027 225 0025
[email protected]
or
For Course Content Contact
Ian Ruru
027 357 3937
[email protected]
- What to Bring:
- A mobile phone and Laptop [if possible]
- Drink bottle
- Clothing suitable for outdoors, in and around the Port
- Any stories or knowledge from your whānau about kai gathering around the port
- Kai - Lunch and snacks will be provided each day.
- Cost: There is no cost to you. Training is kindly funded by Port Taranaki.
For Planning Contact
Sera Gibson
027 225 0025
[email protected]
or
For Course Content Contact
Ian Ruru
027 357 3937
[email protected]
