Kura Taiao Tūwharetoa 2024
Kura Taiao Wānanga – Ngāti Tūwharetoa
The wānanga fosters a unique approach to create meaningful strategies for growing our mātauranga from our Taiao. By connecting participants with experts in te taiao, the program strengthens Ngāti Tūwharetoa capacity to care for their whenua, wai, and taonga tuku iho.
Key Features of the Wānanga
Maramatanga Māori: Understanding the lunar calendar and its environmental applications.
Whakapapa of Taiao: Exploring the genealogical connections between people and the environment.
Mahinga Kai: Sharing stories and practices of traditional food gathering and sustainability.
Environmental Advocacy: Fostering tino rangatiratanga in decision-making for resource management.
Innovation and Preservation: Blending modern tools with traditional practices for environmental care.
upcoming date for 2025
Our next Kura Taiao will be held on the 19th to the 21st of September 2025, please email us at admin@poipoia to register your interest. More information will be shared in the coming months.
A Shared Vision
The partnership between Poipoia and the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board ensures that Ngāti Tūwharetoa’s aspirations for the environment are upheld while fostering collaboration with regional and national stakeholders. Together, they are paving the way for sustainable practices that honor the past and secure the future of te taiao for generations to come.
For more information on upcoming wānanga or to get involved, visit the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board website or contact Poipoia directly.