Te Whānau Moana me Te Rorohuri ngā Hapū
Haititaimarangai Marae Kaitiaki Trust
ENVIRONMENT
Whenua is protected.
Whenua is respected.
Waterways are unpolluted.
Waste is managed sustainably.
Coastal eco-systems, fisheries and
kaimoana are sustainably managed.
Manawhenua are recognised as kaitiaki
Areas of natural, cultural and historical significance
are protected and enhanced for future generations.
Source. Haititaimarangai Marae Hapu Plan 2015
About
Haititaimarangai Marae is the marae of Te Whānau Moana and Te Rorohuri.
Haititaimarangai Marae is the tūpuna marae of Ngāti Kahu. It is named after the mokopuna of the Ngāti Kahu founding tūpuna, Kahutianui and Parata.
Te Whānau Moana and Te Rorohuri encompasses the taonga within Karikari Peninsula and the surrounding waters. Haititaimarangai Marae is the only marae within the rohe that was established in accord with Te Whānau Moana and Te Rorohuri tikanga.
The Haititaimarangai Marae Kaitiaki Trust was established to:
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nurture and promote the relationship Te Whānau Moana and Te Rorohuri have with their taonga.
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promote realisation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles.
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advocate or co-ordinate advocacy of matters concerning Te Whānau Moana and Te Rorohuri rohe.
Projects
Far North District Plan
The Proposed Far North District Plan contains provisions that will determine how land within Te Whānau Moana and Te Rorohuri rohe is managed. The Kaitiaki Trust made submissions on the Proposed Plan, which mainly seek to secure proper provision for cultural matters
Taonga Species
Habitat for taonga species within the rohe of Te Whānau Moana and Te Rorohuri is now fragmented and degraded. The Kaitiaki Trust is exploring options to protect and enhance remaining habitat.
Waimango
Waimango was once a breeding ground for sharks and a mahinga kai site. Development has resulted in modification and degradation of this taonga. The Kaitiaki Trust is exploring options to protect and enhance the mauri of Waimango.