Physical and spiritual connections with the environment are important to 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.
Karakia
Interaction with the environment i.e. swimming, diving fishing, practices (give back first ika), Pūrākau, Waiata
QUALITATIVE
How much knowledge do you hold of karakia that are used on or near the moana?
Method of Testing Use the score from Mana Tangata, Healing – Tohu Matua.
Method of Scoring 0 = 0% of over all % of MM Healing – Matua Whāiti. 1-3 = 10-30% of over all % of MM Healing – Tohu Matua. 4-6 = 40-60% of over all % of MM Healing – Tohu Matua. 7-9 = 70-90% of over all % of MM, Healing – Tohu Matua. 10 = 100% of over all % of MM, Healing – Tohu Matua.
Healing is an Important Aspect of Tikanga
Traditional Māori knowledge, practices, protocols and customs are important in maintaining a close connection the with Tangaroa and the wellbeing of mana whenua.
Method of Testing Use the score from Mana Tangata, Tikanga – Tohu Matua.
Method of Scoring 0 = 0% of over all % of MM Tikanga – Tohu Matua. 1-3 = 10-30% of over all % of MM Tikanga – Tohu Matua. 4-6 = 40-60% of over all % of MM Tikanga – Tohu Matua. 7-9 = 70-90% of over all % of MM, Tikanga – Tohu Matua. 10 = q00% of over all % of MM, Tikanga – Tohu Matua.
Mana Moana Whakapapa
Mana whenua of Ahuriri are closely connected through whakapapa to Tangaroa and Pānia and an important indicator for the well-being.
QUALITATIVE
Are you aware and/or hold knowledgeable of your whakapapa links to Tangaroa and Pānia?
Method of Testing Use the score from Mana Tangata, Wairua, Whakapapa – Wāhanga Whāiti.
Method of Scoring 0 = 0% of over all % of MM Whakapapa. 1-3 = 10-30% of over all % of MM Whakapapa – Wāhanga Whāiti. 4-6 = 40-60% of over all % of MM Whakapapa – Wāhanga Whāiti. 7-9 = 70-90% of over all % of MM Whakapapa – Wāhanga Whāiti. 10 = 100% of over all % of MM Whakapapa – Wāhanga Whāiti.