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Ko Tāngonge Te Wai: Indigenous and Technical Data Come Together in Restoration Efforts
Wendy Henwood1,2, Helen Moewaka Barnes3, Troy Brockbank4
1Te Runanga o Te Rarawa, Kaitaia, New Zealand. tirairaka@vodafone.co.nz.
Ecohealth
|October 23, 2016
Summary
Māori iwi are restoring the Tāngonge wetland by integrating traditional manawhenua knowledge with technical data. This approach addresses conflicts and aims to rekindle community use of the restored ecosystem.
Area of Science:
- Environmental management
- Indigenous resource rights
- Wetland restoration
Background:
- Māori (indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand) face challenges asserting resource rights despite Treaty settlement processes.
- The Tāngonge wetland restoration is led by Te Rarawa and Ngāi Takoto iwi (tribes) who have had claims since the 1890s.
Purpose of the Study:
- To integrate technical data with manawhenua (local indigenous) knowledge for wetland management.
- To develop strategies for restoring the Tāngonge wetland and fostering community engagement.
Main Methods:
- Juxtaposing technical hydrological data with manawhenua knowledge.
- Aligning scientific findings with local aspirations to inform restoration actions.
Main Results:
- Successful integration of diverse knowledge systems for Tāngonge wetland restoration planning.
- Identification of actionable steps that incorporate broad stakeholder concerns.
Conclusions:
- Combining technical and indigenous knowledge is crucial for effective wetland management and restoration.
- This integrated approach facilitates collaboration with administrative authorities and addresses historical complexities.
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