Taonga

Health Spectrum

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The health ratings displayed on this page is an example only, the heath ratings will be updated when monitoring is completed at the end of 2021.

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Taonga

Overall Health 10%

Many native species hold significant meaning and relationships with mana whenua of Ahuriri. There are several key indicator species such as Tohorā and Kororā.

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.

Kororā - Little Blue Penguin

Kororā are an indicators of the health of Tangaroa.

25%

Weighting

QUALITATIVE

How much knowledge do you hold of Kororā (including traditional practice and use)?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Hapū groups will be surveyed annually utilising the survey application.

Method of Scoring
0 = No knowledge
10 = Excellent knowledge

QUANTITATIVE

Is the population of Kororā increasing?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Surveys undertaken through the 6 Wharf project. The Kororā dog indicates the number of nesting sites in the Port along Hardinge Rd and in the Inner harbour.

Method of Scoring
0 = Not seen or heard at all.
1-3 = Decrease in kororā by >50%.
4-6 = Decrease in Kororā between 50 and 45%.
7-9 = Population stable (increase or decrease by up to 10%).
10 = Population increase by 10%.

QUANTITATIVE

How is the health of the Kororā?

Health

METHOD

Method for Testing
Surveys undertaken through the 6 Wharf project. Utilise Kororā health index.

Method for Scoring
1-3 = Decrease in kororā health by 50+%.
4-6 = Decrease in kororā health 50-40%.
7-9 = Kororā health same (increase or decrease by up to 10%).
10 = Population increase by 10%.

QUANTITATIVE

Is the habitat area for Kororā increasing or decreasing?

Health

METHOD

Method for Testing
Survey inner harbour area, draw polygons using mapping system to determine area.

Method for Scoring
0 = Decrease in kororā habitat by > 20%.
1-3 = Decrease in kororā habitat by 10-20%.
4-6 = Decrease in kororā habitat 2-10%.
7-9 = Kororā habitat the same (increase or decrease by 1%).
10 = Habitat increase by 5%.

Kekeno - Fur Seal

Kekeno are common to the Ahuriri area and have traditionally occupied the area.

10%

Weighting

QUALITATIVE

How much knowledge do you hold of Kekeno (including traditional practice and use)?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Hapū groups will be surveyed annually utilising the survey application.

Method of Scoring
0 = No knowledge;
10 = Excellent knowledge

QUALITATIVE

In the past 12 months, how often have you seen Kekeno when out in the moana?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Hapū groups will be surveyed annually utilising the survey application.

Method of Scoring
0 = Never
10 = All the time

QUANTITATIVE

Is the population of Kekeno increasing or decreasing?

Health

METHOD

Method for Testing
Surveys undertaken through the 6 Wharf project.

Method for Scoring
0 = Decrease in Kekeno by >75%.
1-3 = Decrease in Kekeno by >50%.
4-6 = Decrease in Kekeno between 50 and 45%.
7-9 = Population stable (increase or decrease by up to 10%).
10 = Population increase by 10%.

QUANTITATIVE

Is the habitat area for Kekeno increasing or decreasing?

Health

METHOD

Method for Testing
Survey undertaken through the 6Wharf project.

Method for Scoring
0 = Decrease in kekeno habitat by > 20%.
1-3 = Decrease in kekeno habitat by 10-20%.
4-6 = Decrease in kekeno habitat 2-10%.
7-9 = kekeno habitat the same (increase or decrease by 1%).
10 = Habitat increase by 5%.

Aihe - Common Dolphin

Aihe are considered intelligent tamariki of Taonga.

10%

Weighting

QUALITATIVE

How much knowledge do you hold of Aihe?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Hapū groups will be surveyed annually utilising the survey application.

Method of Scoring
0 = No knowledge
10 = Excellent knowledge

QUALITATIVE

In the past 12 months, how often have you seen Aihe when out in the moana?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Hapū groups will be surveyed annually utilising the survey application.

Method of Scoring
0 = Never
10 = All the time

QUANTITATIVE

What is the diversity of species in the Ahuriri marine area?

Health

METHOD

Method for Testing
Surveys undertaken using eDNA sampling.

Method for Scoring
To be determined by Kaimatai post data set analysis.

QUANTITATIVE

What is the frequency of sightings within the Ahuriri marine area?

Health

METHOD

Method for Testing
Observations through 6 Wharf marine mammal record sheets. Facebook whale watch page monitored.

Method for Scoring
0 = Decrease in Aihe by > 75%.
1-3 = Decrease in Aihe by >50%.
4-6 = Decrease in Aihe between 50 and 45%.
7-9 = Sightings stable (increase or decrease by up to 10%).
10 = Population increase by 10%.

Tohorā - Whales

Tohorā hold a close connection in whakapapa to mana whenua and is a taonga species.

25%

Weighting

QUALITATIVE

How much knowledge do you hold of Tohorā?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Hapū groups will be surveyed annually utilising the survey application.

Method of Scoring
0 = No knowledge
10 = Excellent knowledge

QUALITATIVE

In the past 12 months, how often have you seen Tohorā when out in the moana?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Hapū groups will be surveyed annually utilising the survey application.

Method of Scoring
0 = Never
10 = All the time

QUALITATIVE

Do you and/or a member of the hapū participate in traditional practices of Tohorā?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Hapū groups will be surveyed annually utilising the survey application.

Method of Scoring
Yes, No, Don’t know

QUANTITATIVE

What is the diversity of species in the Ahuriri marine area?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Surveys undertaken using eDNA sampling.

Method of Scoring
To be determined by Kaimatai post data set analysis.

QUANTITATIVE

What is the frequency of sightings within the Ahuriri marine area?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Observations through 6 Wharf marine mammal record sheets. Facebook whale watch page monitored.

Method of Scoring
0 = Decrease in Tohorā by > 75%.
1-3 = Decrease in Tohorā by >50%.
4-6 = Decrease in Tohorā between 50 and 45%.
7-9 = Sightings stable (increase or decrease by up to 10%).
10 = Population increase by 10%.

Ika - Fish, Pātiki

Fish are a taonga species due to their importance in sustenance for mana whenua.

20%

Weighting

QUALITATIVE

Do whānau hold knowledge of Ika in the Ahuriri marine area? (e.g Habitat preference, life cycle, breeding).

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Hapū groups will be surveyed annually utilising the survey application.

Method of Scoring
0 = No knowledge
10 = Excellent knowledge

QUALITATIVE

How much knowledge do you hold of the different types of Ika species within the Ahuriri marine area?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Hapū groups will be surveyed annually utilising the survey application.

Method of Scoring
0 = No knowledge
10 = Excellent knowledge

QUANTITATIVE

Is the population of Ika increasing?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Surveys undertaken through the 6 Wharf project.

Method of Scoring
Kaimatai to determine scoring through 6 wharf fish monitoring/reporting.

QUANTITATIVE

What is the strength of the breeding population?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Analysis of the length data from the 6 wharf fish surveys. Statistics to include: min, max, median, stand dev. Relationship to age class, population maturity.

Method of Scoring
Kaimātai to determine scoring through 6 wharf fish monitoring/reporting.

QUANTITATIVE

What is the invertebrate diversity and abundance in the disposal area?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
The benthic tows will be analysed for abundance of invertebrates (fish kai).

Method of Scoring
Kaimātai to determine the scoring from the analysis of the benthic dataset.

QUANTITATIVE

Pātiki (Black Flounder)

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Surveys undertaken through the 6 Wharf project. Pātiki have there own monitoring data sheet.

Method of Scoring
Kaimātai to determine scoring through 6 wharf fish monitoring/reporting.

Te Ponaturi

Ponaturi are the hapū of Tangaroa and connected through whakapapa.

10%

Weighting

QUALITATIVE

How much knowledge do you hold of Te Ponaturi?

Health

METHOD

Method of Testing
Hapū groups will be surveyed annually utilising the survey application.

Method of Scoring
0 = No knowledge
10 = Excellent knowledge

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