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He Waka Taurua - What is the Waka Taurua?
The research explores dual canoe collaboration concepts for marine resource management in Aotearoa, highlighting kaupapa Māori perspectives.
Introduction to He Waka Taurua
He Waka Taurua explores the concept of dual canoe partnerships in the context of marine resource management in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Funded by the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge, this research identifies key insights from the Te Ao Māori Synthesis Programme, emphasizing the importance of kaupapa Māori-led research and collaboration with Māori communities. The Waka Taurua concept embodies two distinctive entities - each with its own worldviews and practices - working together temporarily to achieve a mutual objective, without losing each waka's individuality or motuhake.
Analysis of partnership and management frameworks
The analysis within He Waka Taurua hinges on the Waka Taurua Framework, which outlines a space for diverse worldviews, values, and knowledge systems to coexist and cooperate. It signifies the importance of collaboration while maintaining the uniqueness and self-determination of each party. This framework has been instrumental in guiding co-management and shared governance within marine spaces, paving the way for improved marine management and policy-making. It exemplifies how the synthesis of Māori knowledge and wider societal practices in Aotearoa may enhance marine governance and decision-making processes.
Future directions and theoretical advancements
Looking ahead, He Waka Taurua suggests that there should be room for Māori to navigate independently, strengthening Te Ao Māori knowledge and practices. This approach is paramount for the resilience and evolution of marine management. Further, the research underscores the concepts of mana motuhake and Te Ao Tūroa as key to understanding the Māori perspective in marine management. By recognising the integrity markers of mauri, whakapapa, and mana, the Te Ao Tūroa framework aims at ensuring prosperous marine environments while preserving intergenerational knowledge.
Key insights
Balancing unity and individuality in partnerships
He Waka Taurua stresses the balance between unity and individuality crucial in marine management partnerships. A visible respect for the distinctiveness each party brings to the table can foster successful collaboration without sacrificing autonomy or identity.
Empowering Indigenous perspectives in environmental stewardship
The research highlights the need for empowering indigenous perspectives within environmental stewardship, urging the integration of mātauranga Māori with other scientific approaches to enrich overall marine strategies and policy development.
Charting a course for Māori-led marine governance pathways
The study charts a forward-thinking course for Māori-led governance in marine contexts, advocating for structures that allow indigenous practices to flourish independently while offering valuable insights into sustainable resource management.
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