Tangaroa
Reciprocal relationship with Tangaroa
Tō tātou moemoea
We recognise our whakapapa relationship with the ocean and its inhabitants and acknowledge the co-dependency between Māori and the ocean. We have an obligation to the ocean, borne of our legacy and our genealogy. Where it thrives, so too do our people.
Success indicators
- Foster and grow an affinity for te moana.
- Advance the oceans knowledge base.
- Strengthen connection and interactions with ngā tini a Tangaroa.
- Action growth, enhancement, and advocacy over our ocean-based tīanga.
- Strengthened ability to make and advocate for ocean-centric decisions.
Our kaupapa
Enabling rangatahi Māori to engage with science, technology, engineering and mathematics through an ocean lens.
Advancing tikanga Māori, mātauranga tuku iho and Te Ao Māori within the oceans sector.
