Traditional Māori knowledge, practices, protocols and customs are important in maintaining a close connection with Tangaroa and the wellbeing of mana whenua.
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.
Knowledge of Tikanga and Kawa
Understanding who holds knowledge of Tikanga and Kawa is an indicator of whether traditions have been lost.
Method of Testing Use the score from Mana Moana, Whakapapa, Pūrākau, Pūrākau – Tohu Whāiti.
Method of Scoring 0 = 0%. 1-3 = 10-30% of over all % MM, Whakapapa, Pūrākau, Pūrākau – Tohu Whāiti. 4-6 = 40-60% of over all % MM, Whakapapa, Pūrākau, Pūrākau – Tohu Whāiti. 7-9 = 70-90% of over all % MM, Whakapapa, Pūrākau, Pūrākau – Tohu Whāiti. 10 = 100% of over all % MM, Whakapapa, Pūrākau, Pūrākau – Tohu Whāiti.