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Mātauranga Māori, Science and Health of Wetlands
Mahuru Robb (Landcare Research) and Heather Thomson (Mōtakotako Marae)
MSc Research Project
} Mātauranga Māori, Science and Wetland Health } How well do these methods work together?
} Working with tangata whenua from Mōtakotako marae.
Two approaches...
Mātauranga Māori Scientific
} Quantitative, objective
} Use biotic and abiotic indicators
} Using a variety of techniques such as WETMAK, Handbook for Wetland Monitoring, DoC and Regional Council methods etc
} Do not specifically encompass cultural values for Māori
} Qualitative, subjective
} Encompasses te ao Māori. The physical and spiritual domains
} Requires historical knowledge
} Use site specific values/ priorities to develop indicators = Mātauranga a Hapū
} Wetland Cultural Health Index (Harmsworth, 2002)
Toreparu Wetland
Toreparu Wetland
Toreparu Wetland
CHI Development
1. Discussed values and goals/vision for the Toreparu
2. Identified key/important aspects of the Toreparu
} Specific indicators
3. Created a scale for each indicator
CHI Assessment Sheet
CHI Assessment Sheet
Sampling
Key Findings } Importance of relationships
} Collaborative process
} Differences in wetland health trends
} E.g. Water temperature, Total N
} Need for integration of both methods
} Provides a holistic view on wetland health
} Empowers indigenous communities
} Transfer of knowledge and capacity building
Informing Management/ Policy
} Identify key sites and values for restoration
} Includes biodiversity values, land management and cultural sites and priorities
} Collaborative relationships
} Successful process/ framework
How does cultural monitoring benefit Māori?
} Connecting people with place
} Increasing knowledge
} Knowledge transfer
} Monitoring hapū aspirations/ goals
Summary } Two different world views/ methods.
} Complementary assessment methods
} Be careful!
} Site specific and unique to each area
} Only tangata whenua can develop indicators/ carry out assessment
} Identifies management priorities and policy planning
Kua mutu!