April 05, 2022
Ngāti Toa looks to tradition to restore taiao
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Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira has partnered with the Department of Conservation on a $1.5 million programme to restore indigenous biodiversity to the Porirua area including Mana Island.
Rūnanga pou matarau Naomi Solomon says the three year Te Kāinga Ururua project will allow iwi members with traditional knowledge of biodiversity and restoration practices to ensure more whānau learn and become practitioners.
The project includes:
• freshwater stream restoration and monitoring
• coastal monitoring, riparian and coastal planting
• plant and animal pest control
• education and engagement with the wider community; and
• cultural materials protections.