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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.