KAITIAKI FOR OKAPU MARAE

Currently there are two gazetted Kaitiaki for Okapu Marae. They are Davis Apiti and John Mahara.

However, Okapu Marae believes that everyone that cares for the harbour is a Kaitiaki and recognises them as such. To reinforce this belief, Okapu Marae is in the process of gazetting more Kaitiaki.

The video below illustrates our definition of what Kaitiakitanga encompasses.

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Acknowledgement to World Wildlife Fund and Kia Ngawari Trust.

ROLE OF THE KAITIAKI

Maintain the wairua, protection and conservation within Aotea Harbour.
Strengthen and provide information pertaining to areas of concern
Prepare a budget to present to Marae Committees
Sole responsibility for issuing permits for legitimate customary fishing and research within Aotea Harbour
Consult with kaumatua before issuing any permits to people who wish to go customary fishing (including gathering of shellfish)
Maintain a record of permits issued and kai moana taken from customary fishing
Plan and enforce rahui or mătaitai if necessary
Consult with maraes from Aotea Harbour catchment quarterly
Establish network and maintain an open communication with appropriate organisations
Prepare yearly calendar of events for Aotea Harbour
Participate in Harbour Awareness days to promote the role of Kaitiaki.
Kaitiaki to keep a record of any bones found in Aotea Harbour and rebury them.

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