This is one of four mana whenua case studies that provide insights about addressing barriers and challenges they have experienced in freshwater management that could inform the implementation of Te Mana o Te Wai.
The six iwi o Te Tauihu involved in this project are Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Kuia, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama Ki Te Waipounamu and Te Ātiawa Manawhenua Ki Te Tau Ihu. Representatives from Rangitāne o Wairau and Ngāti Toa Rangatira maintained a watching brief through the project.
Funding
Funded by the New Zealand Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment's Our Land and Water National Science Challenge (Toitū te Whenua, Toiora te Wai) as part of project Implementing Te Mana o Te Wai