MT Mahinga kai

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Mahinga kai

Overall Health 20%

Traditional food resources are important indicators of marine ecosystem health and the wellbeing of mana whenua. Species like kuku (green-lipped mussels) and kōura (crayfish) are key indicator species for mana whenua of Ahuriri.

Below are the results of each of the Tohu Whāiti associated with this Tohu Matua. These Tohu Whāiti collectively inform the overall health of this Tohu Matua.

For each Tohu Whāiti we score qualitative and quantitative indicators called Pātai Inenga, we use these score to determine the health of each Tohu Whāiti. The ratings below are on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being very weak and 10 being very strong.

Kōura - Crayfish

Kōura are a valued mahinga kai species and considered a delicacy by mana whenua.

20%

Weighting

QUANTITATIVE

Kōura

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Use the score from Mana Moana, Mahinga Kai, Kōura – Tohu Whāiti.

Method of Scoring
0 = 0-10% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kōura – Tohu Whāiti.
1-3 = 10-30% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kōura – Tohu Whāiti.
4-6 = 40-60% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kōura – Tohu Whāiti.
7-9 = 70-90% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kōura – Tohu Whāiti.
10 = 100% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kōura – Tohu Whāiti.

Pāua – Abalone

Pāua are a valued mahinga kai species and considered a delicacy by mana whenua.

10%

Weighting

QUANTITATIVE

Pāua

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Use the score from Mana Moana, Mahinga Kai, Pāua – Tohu Whāiti.

Method of Scoring
0 = 0-10% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Pāua – Tohu Whāiti.
1-3 = 10-30% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Pāua – Tohu Whāiti.
4-6 = 40-60% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Pāua – Tohu Whāiti.
7-9 = 70-90% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Pāua – Tohu Whāiti.
10 = 100% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Pāua – Tohu Whāiti.

Kuku - Green Lipped Mussels

Kuku (Green-lipped mussels) are a valued mahinga kai species and considered a delicacy by Mana whenua.

20%

Weighting

QUANTITATIVE

Kuku

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Use the score from Mana Moana, Mahinga Kai, Kuku – Tohu Whāiti.

Method of Scoring
0 = 0-10% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kuku – Tohu Whāiti.
1-3 = 10-30% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kuku – Tohu Whāiti.
4-6 = 40-60% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kuku – Tohu Whāiti.
7-9 = 70-90% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kuku – Tohu Whāiti.
10 = 100% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kuku – Tohu Whāiti.

Ika – Fish

Pātiki, Kahawai, Tāmure, Rāwaru, Hāpuka. Ika are a valued mahinga kai species and considered a historic staple to the diet of mana whenua.

20%

Weighting

QUANTITATIVE

Ika

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Use the score from Mana Moana, Mahinga Kai, Ika – Tohu Whāiti.

Method of Scoring
0 = 0-10% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Ika – Tohu Whāiti.
1-3 = 10-30% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Ika – Tohu Whāiti.
4-6 = 40-60% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Ika – Tohu Whāiti.
7-9 = 70-90% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Ika – Tohu Whāiti.
10 = 100% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Ika – Tohu Whāiti.

Kina – Sea Urchin

Kina are a valued mahinga kai species and considered a delicacy by mana whenua.

15%

Weighting

QUANTITATIVE

Kina

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Use the score from Mana Moana, Mahinga Kai, Kina – Tohu Whāiti.

Method of Scoring
0 = 0-10% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kina – Tohu Whāiti.
1-3 = 10-30% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kina – Tohu Whāiti.
4-6 = 40-60% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kina – Tohu Whāiti.
7-9 = 70-90% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kina – Tohu Whāiti.
10 = 100% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Kina – Tohu Whāiti.

Pupu – Cat Eye or Bubu, Pipi

Pipi are a valued mahinga kai species and considered a delicacy by mana whenua.

10%

Weighting

QUANTITATIVE

Pupu/Pipi

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Use the score from Mana Moana, Mahinga Kai, Pupu/Pipi – Tohu Whāiti.

Method of Scoring
0 = 0-10% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Pupu/Pipi – Tohu Whāiti.
1-3 = 10-30% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Pupu/Pipi – Tohu Whāiti.
4-6 = 40-60% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Pupu/Pipi – Tohu Whāiti.
7-9 = 70-90% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Pupu/Pipi – Tohu Whāiti.
10 = 100% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Pupu/Pipi – Tohu Whāiti.

Karengo – Southern Laver

Karengo was an important supplement to the winter diet of mana whenua because of its high nutritional value.

5%

Weighting

QUANTITATIVE

Karengo

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Use the score from Mana Moana, Mahinga Kai, Karengo – Tohu Whāiti.

Method of Scoring
0 = 0-10% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Karengo – Tohu Whāiti.
1-3 = 10-30% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Karengo – Tohu Whāiti.
4-6 = 40-60% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Karengo – Tohu Whāiti.
7-9 = 70-90% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Karengo – Tohu Whāiti.
10 = 100% of the overall score of MM, Mahinga Kai, Karengo – Tohu Whāiti.

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