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 for Testing Survey whānau using the survey app.
Method for Scoring 0, No idea. 1-3, 10-30% of overall % MM Taonga species. 4-6, 40-60% of overall % MM Taonga species. 7-9, Yes. 10, Yes, has full and in-depth kōrero.
Method for Testing Use percent score from Mana Moana, whakapapa (wāhanga matua), Waiata (wāhanga whāiti).
Method for Scoring 0 1-3, 10-30% of over all % of MM whakapapa (wāhanga matua), Waiata (wāhanga whāiti). 4-6, 40-60% of over all % MM whakapapa (wāhanga matua), Waiata (wāhanga whāiti). 7-9, 70-90% of over all % MM whakapapa wāhanga matua), Waiata (wāhanga whāiti). 100% of over all % MM whakapapa (wāhanga matua), Waiata (wāhanga whāiti).
Method for Scoring 0, None. 1-3 Barely, not familiar with a lot of tikanga or kawa. 4-6 Hold some understanding. 7-9 Hold a good understanding. 10 Very knowledgeable.
Method for Scoring 0, No 1-3 Barely, not familiar with a lot of tikanga or kawa. 4-6 Somewhat, practice often. 7-9 Most of the time. 0 All of the time.
Method for Scoring 0, Don’t know anyone. 1-3 I can go to someone who might know who to go to. 4-6 Yes, I know someone who is knowledgeable in tikanga and kawa. 7-9 Yes, I know several people. 10 Yes, I know many including Dad and Koro.
Method for Scoring 0, No. 1-3 Yes, I know 1 or 2 places to go but not sure what exactly is there. 4-6 Yes, I know a few places, have some idea what’s there. 7-9 Yes, I know lots of places and aware of the species that are there. 10 Yes, I know a lot of places (10+) and well aware of what is there.
Method for Scoring 0, Hold no knowledge of the maramataka. 1-3, Hold little knowledge of the maramataka. 4-6 Hold some knowledge of the maramataka. 7-9 Hold sound Knowledge of the maramataka. 10+ Hold very good knowledge of the maramataka.
Method for Scoring 0, Has no knowledge of the kaimoana habits in relation to the maramataka. 1-3 Has little knowledge of the kaimoana habits in relation to the maramataka. 4-6 Has some knowledge of the kaimoana habits in relation to the maramataka. 7-9 Has sound Knowledge of the kaimoana habits in relation to the maramataka. 10 Has very good knowledge of the kaimoana habits in relation to the maramataka.
Method for Testing Use the score from Mana Moana, Whakapapa, Pūrākau, Pūrākau – Tohu Whāiti.
Method for 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.