Wai Ora (Kaupae 4)

A certificate in aquatic ecology and water resource management. Become an ‘eco warrior’ looking into sustainability of our taiao/environment.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide whānau, hapū and iwi, with graduates who are able to understand and apply sustainability practices to coastal and freshwater bodies based on mātauranga Māori within local environments.

Marae, whānau, hapū and iwi will benefit from having graduates who have skills and knowledge in mātauranga Māori and contemporary science to care for, develop, sustain, enhance and manage their own environment to support and guide current and future generations.

Graduates will further be able to utilise their skills and knowledge to provide broad strategies to protect and manage freshwater and marine bodies for the benefit of their own marae, whānau, hapū and iwi.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of the whakapapa of bodies of ngā rawa wai within a local region, marae, hapū or iwi.
• Select and apply strategies to protect and manage ecosystems around ngā rawa wai in accordance with mātauranga Māori.
• Select and apply strategies, contemporary theories, and management practices to provide solutions to sustain ecosystems around water for future generations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the rights, interests, and responsibilities of marae, hapū and iwi regarding ngā rawa wai.

Wai Ora looks at marine and freshwater science and conservation and how to manage our water resources.