Week 11: Bicultural Outcomes and Stormwater Management

Question 1

What are the properties of wai?

Answer 1

• Waiora: pure water
• Waitapu: water used for ritual
• Waimaori: drinking water
• Waikino: polluted water
• Waimate: dangerous water
• Wainaku/waimana whenua: groundwater
• Waitai: estuarine/marine
• Waimoana: seawater

Question 2

What does the Te Mana o Te Wai paradigm prioritise?

Answer 2

1. Environmental health
2. Human health
3. Economy

Question 3

What is the kaupapa? Engagement is important:

Answer 3

• Talk within organisation to find impacts on Maori
• Iwi management plans
• Legal requirements
• Social, cultural, economic, environmental sectors
• Mana whenua opportunities?

Question 4

What were some of the cultural opportunities in Te Kuru?

Answer 4

• Restoration of habitat
• Restoration of mahinga kai
• Rongoa garden areas
• Springs protection
• Pa harakeke