Programme Overview
Level of Study: 4
Many marae are positioned close to rivers, estuaries or other freshwater
environments. Their day-to-day connection with freshwater habitats and systems
strengthens the desire to ensure the quality of these waterways is sustained. In
the past and to this day, Māori have valued freshwater plants, animals and
environments for food, shelter, recreation, and for their beauty and wairua.
Graduates of this programme will be able to carry out basic ecological
assessments and monitoring work, and will understand tikanga and kawa relevant
to local freshwater sites. They will be able to identify common freshwater
insects, plants and fish species and will understand introductory biology of
these species. They will be able to transfer freshwater fish and understand the
reasons for doing so. Graduates will be prepared for enrolment on the Bachelor
of Environment Studies or for the Certificate of Te Pouhono. Programme aims: To
revitalise and promote freshwater customary fisheries knowledge on both rural
and urban marae; To enable active kaitiakitanga of freshwater habitats and
environments by individuals, whānau, hapū and iwi; To promote participation in
the protocols and rituals of whānau, hapū and iwi in the areas of customary
fisheries science, ecological knowledge and sustainability.
| Duration: |
22
weeks |
| Location: |
Multi-site |
| Start Date: |
01/02/2012 |
| Finish Date: |
30/11/2012 |
| Delivery Mode: |
Mixed
mode |
| 2012 Estimated Annual Fees: |
Nil |
| N.B. You will be required to contribute toward the cost of study. The fee above is based on the 2011 domestic fees schedule. While the fees are indicative, you can expect that final tuition fees will not exceed the amount shown. |
Entry Details
| Entry is open to applicants who meet the following requirements: |
| Minimum Age: |
16
years old |
|
Special Entry Requirements |
Applicants must in the first instance complete a written application form
Selection by interview |
| Further Study: |
- Certificate of Te Pouhono;
- Bachelor of Environment Studies.
|
Detailed Course Information
| Course Code: |
POU119 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
He
Hauora Waimāori Me Te Waitai |
| Description: |
The
aim of this course is to revitalise the knowledge and practices used by local
whānau, hapū and iwi to protect water resources from the mountains to the sea. |
| Course Code: |
POU120 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Te
Kahui o Tangaroa Freshwater Resources |
| Description: |
The
aim of this course is for students to be able to identify selected freshwater
plants and animals, and understand their lifecycles. To revitalise the knowledge
and practices used by local whānau, hapū and iwi to protect the natural
resources of their awa, roto, puna and reporepo. |
| Course Code: |
WAI100 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Freshwater Monitoring |
| Description: |
The
aim of this course is to develop and apply practical skills to collect and
analyse data from the freshwater environment, interpret this, and evaluate the
state of the environment. |
| Course Code: |
TAI146 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
New
Zealand Conservation Studies |
| Description: |
The
aim of this course is to explore the problems and challenges associated with
managing the New Zealand environment in the context of current ecological
theory. In particular the course examines the impacts and management of
introduced plants and animal pests in New Zealand following Polynesian and
European settlement. |
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