Whakatipu Kaitiaki (Raising Future Kaitiaki) programme
This project, run by the Maungaharuru-Tangitū Trust in partnership with local hapū, received funding from PPET in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Delivered by the Ātea a Rangi Educational Trust. The project provided rangatahi with opportunities to gain knowledge and experience in four main kaupapa:
- Ki Tai – Waka and traditional navigation skills
- Whakapapa – of hapū, history, Te Reo Māori, karakia and kapa haka
- Matariki, the Maori New Year – Maramataka, star constellations, native tree planting
- Ki Uta – Ngāhere experience, native bush restoration, establishing a nursery.