Mana whenua of Ahuriri are closely connected through whakapapa to Tangaroa and Pānia. Traditional stories related to the marine environment also hold important significance.
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.
Waiata
Oriori, Waiata, Moteatea are an important means of passing down whakapapa, pūrakau and kōrero.
QUALITATIVE
How many oriori, waiata, and/or mōteatea specific to the moana can you recite?
Method of Testing Use the score from Mana Moana, Taonga- Tohu Matua.
Method of Scoring 0 = 0% of over all % of MM Taonga – Tohu Matua. 1-3 = 10-30% of over all % of MM Taonga – Tohu Matua. 4-6 = 40-60% of over all % MM Taonga – Tohu Matua. 7-9 = 70-90% of over all % MM Taonga – Tohu Matua. 10 = 100% of over all % MM Taonga – Tohu Matua.
QUANTITATIVE
Are there pest plants taking over causing impact on native species?
Method of Testing Use Napier port Pānia and Town reef dive survey to determine an impact by pest plant species. Use HBRC surveys to determine an impact by pest plant species on Harding road reef.
Method of Scoring Kāimatai moana to determine score.
Mana Moana Taonga Species
Many marine species hold close relationships with mana whenua of Ahuriri. We must monitor the wellbeing and health of key species such as Tohorā and Kororā.
Method of Testing Use the score from Mana Moana, Taonga – Tohu Matua.
Method of Scoring 0 1-3 = 10-30% of over all % of MM Taonga – Tohu Matua. 4-6 = 40-60% of over all % MM Taonga – Tohu Matua. 7-9 = 70-90% of over all % MM Taonga – Tohu Matua. 10 = 100% of over all % MM Taonga – Tohu Matua.