Te Mātāpuna o te Wai Project Plan
Summary of Key Points
1. Vision and Mission: Te Mātāpuna o te Wai Programme aims to strengthen Ngāi Tai’s capacity to manage freshwater resources effectively, ensuring environmental sustainability and cultural connection.
2. Challenges: Historically, Ngāi Tai faced limitations in taiao (environmental) capacity and capability, affecting effective engagement with local government processes and environmental management.
3. Funding Purpose: The funding enables building essential capabilities, supporting local freshwater management initiatives, and engaging Ngāi Tai iwi in environmental decision-making.
4. Programme Components:
• Recruitment: Hiring a Kaiako Taiao (Environmental Educator) with expertise in Māori Medium Education.
• Curriculum Development: Creating a curriculum that integrates Ngāi Tai knowledge with modern environmental science, delivered at various certification levels.
• Wānanga and Engagement: Conducting wānanga at Torere Marae to reconnect iwi with their lands and share knowledge on freshwater management.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Using the Mauri Compass for regular environmental assessments and training iwi members in its use.
• Reporting: Quarterly progress reports and regular video conferences for accountability and transparency.
5. Expected Outcomes:
• Strengthened connection with taiao, deeper understanding and improved management of freshwater resources.
• Culturally relevant environmental monitoring and documentation, enhancing Ngāi Tai’s role in sustainable practices and local governance.
The programme encapsulates a structured, culturally aligned approach, promoting Ngāi Tai tino rangatiratanga (self-determination) over their environmental resources and enhancing the iwi’s resilience for the future. The Te Mātāpuna o te Wai Programme not only prepares Ngāi Tai for a proactive role in taiao management but also serves as a model for embedding indigenous perspectives into environmental stewardship and governance.
Ngā moemoeā ki tua, ngā ara ki nāianei, ngā tapuwae ki mua,
Ian Ruru.
Summary of Key Points
1. Vision and Mission: Te Mātāpuna o te Wai Programme aims to strengthen Ngāi Tai’s capacity to manage freshwater resources effectively, ensuring environmental sustainability and cultural connection.
2. Challenges: Historically, Ngāi Tai faced limitations in taiao (environmental) capacity and capability, affecting effective engagement with local government processes and environmental management.
3. Funding Purpose: The funding enables building essential capabilities, supporting local freshwater management initiatives, and engaging Ngāi Tai iwi in environmental decision-making.
4. Programme Components:
• Recruitment: Hiring a Kaiako Taiao (Environmental Educator) with expertise in Māori Medium Education.
• Curriculum Development: Creating a curriculum that integrates Ngāi Tai knowledge with modern environmental science, delivered at various certification levels.
• Wānanga and Engagement: Conducting wānanga at Torere Marae to reconnect iwi with their lands and share knowledge on freshwater management.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Using the Mauri Compass for regular environmental assessments and training iwi members in its use.
• Reporting: Quarterly progress reports and regular video conferences for accountability and transparency.
5. Expected Outcomes:
• Strengthened connection with taiao, deeper understanding and improved management of freshwater resources.
• Culturally relevant environmental monitoring and documentation, enhancing Ngāi Tai’s role in sustainable practices and local governance.
The programme encapsulates a structured, culturally aligned approach, promoting Ngāi Tai tino rangatiratanga (self-determination) over their environmental resources and enhancing the iwi’s resilience for the future. The Te Mātāpuna o te Wai Programme not only prepares Ngāi Tai for a proactive role in taiao management but also serves as a model for embedding indigenous perspectives into environmental stewardship and governance.
Ngā moemoeā ki tua, ngā ara ki nāianei, ngā tapuwae ki mua,
Ian Ruru.