Wai Ora (Kaupae 3)

A certificate that provides a foundational understanding of kaitiakitanga around bodies of water and how it can be applied using mātauranga Māori. Become an ‘eco warrior’ looking into sustainability of our taiao and environment.

This level 3 programme will provide the skills and knowledge to understand and apply sustainability practices to coastal and freshwater bodies based on mātauranga Māori within local environments.

Graduates will gain the skills and knowledge to care for, develop, sustain, enhance, and manage their own environment for the benefit of marae, whānau, hapū and iwi to support and guide current and future generations.

• Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
• Identify the whakapapa of bodies of water surrounding marae and other Māori communities throughout Aotearoa
• Develop strategies to protect and manage freshwater and marine ecosystems in accordance with mātauranga Māori, contemporary theories, and practices to sustain freshwater and marine ecosystems for future generations
• Identify the rights, interests, and responsibilities of marae, hapū and iwi regarding freshwater and marine bodies of water