Together, we hope to work together to honour the legacy of ngā mātua tūpuna, combining Mātauranga Māori and modern science to cultivate a sustainable aquaculture industry, aligned with our cultural, environmental, and economic goals, while preparing for the challenges and opportunities of a changing climate.

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Dates, times and location for each hui are as follows:

• Monday 10 February: Otaramarae, Rotoiti, 9am-3pm 

• Tuesday 11 February: Rangitihi Marae, Matatā, 9am-3pm

• Wednesday 12 February: Otamarakau, Pukehina, 9am-3pm 

• Thursday 13 February: Hei, Te Puke, 9am-3pm

• Friday 14 February: Whakaue/Tapiti, Maketu, 9am-3pm

 

Hui agenda:

• 9am - Powhiri

• 10:30am - Morning tea

• 10:45am - Te Arawa Fisheries strategy/long-term vision and our objective in being involved in this research and how we hope to contribute to marae-based aquaculture

• 10:55am - Marae-based aquaculture history/examples

• 11:00am - Introduction of Te Kahui Aio Cawthron team and relevant research

• 11:10am - Introduction of Cawthron and their role in society and aquaculture + high-level overview of Climate Adapted Finfish research programme + introduce the Climate Adaptation Pathways wānanga in March

• 11:30am - Begin valuations exercise

• 1:00pm - Lunch

• 1:30pm - Finalise exercise

• 2:30pm - Summarise

• 3:00pm - Close

 

We encourage you to come along to a hui near you, whānau. Having your voice heard in initiatives like this is critical to our goal as Ngāti Rangitihi to work together to reclaim, restore and protect our taiao for future generations.  ​​