4.
Maatauranga Maaori
We support projects specifically identified as Maatauranga Maaori. However Maatauranga
Maaori may be supported in any of the funding areas outlined and, where appropriate, this
should be acknowledged.
Maatauranga Maaori is usually used to mean ‘Maaori knowledge’ – distinctive knowledge
created by Maaori in history and arising from their living circumstances, their world view
and their experiences.
The Trust encourages applications that recognise the important contribution of Maatauranga
Maaori to the clean-up of the Waikato River and its catchment. Projects that work to
reinvigorate the relationship of the Waikato River Iwi and the Waikato River will be
especially supported. Three key themes have been identified:
i.
The improvement of the health and well-being of the Waikato River through the practice
and implementation of Kaitiakitanga by its Iwi
ii. The collection and dissemination of traditional knowledge relating to the Waikato River
and its Iwi
iii. The development of tools and models that are based on Maatauranga Maaori which
improve the health and well-being of the Waikato River
iv. Restoration and enhancement of the mauri of the waterways in the Waikato River
catchment.
5.
Projects that have a community outcome associated with the Waikato River and its
catchment
These may include (but are not necessarily limited to):
•
Social science projects such as landowner education and awareness outreach
programmes designed to change behaviours
•
Community catchment care groups
• Support for and liaison between groups engaged in Clean-up Trust funded projects.
Restoring and protecting the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River
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