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Kaikoura Marine Guardians Newsletter 2011
Author(s): Kaikoura Coastal Guardians

The Te Korowai o Te Tai O Marokura - Kaikoura Coastal Marine Guardians have released their latest newsletter and are working on a marine strategy. They are also still keen to hear from people.
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This is an abstract from their newsletter:
We are very close to presenting a variety of protection tools (and measures) via our strategy and will be seeking feedback from all interested parties including the Rūnanga, Kaikoura community and user groups, both local and further afield.
Throughout this process, we must remind ourselves constantly of our purpose and our vision and this was summed up superbly recently, by one of our members (Tony Brett).
“Remember the gifts come before the gains and the gains may not always be immediately apparent!”
This timely reminder puts into perspective what Te Korowai sets out to achieve and that in order to protect our resources for future generations, we must look to what is best for everyone, put aside individual partiality (the gift), so that all will benefit in the future (the gain).

Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura Kaikoura Coastal Guardians Newsletter May 2010
Author(s): Kaikoura Coastal Guardians

Latest newslettter from Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura - Kaikoura Coastal Guardians
The vision of the community group is
By perpetuating the mauri and wairua (life force and spirit) of “Te Tai o Marokura”, (Kaikoura region) we as kaitiaki (guardians) of Tangaroa’s täonga (the ocean’s treasures) are leading the community to achieve a flourishing, rich and healthy environment where opportunities abound to sustain the needs of present and future generations.

Kaitiakitanga: A Definitive Introduction to the Holistic World View of the Maori
Author(s): Rev. Maori Marsden

This paper introduces the reader to the concept of kaitiakitanga. The concept is intrduced in the context of the Resource Management Act and its pupose of promoting ‘sustainable’ management of natural and physical resources, and the provision in the Act for the relationship of Maori with their lands and taonga to be recongised and provided for. The paper then explores a range of topics: fundamental knowledge, the ‘Maori World View’, the value systems derived from them, a holistic approach to life. the application of fundamental principles (kaupapa) to life situations, Maori customs (tikanga) integrated into their value systems of their culture. The paper has also shown how kaitiakitanga, through the use of tikanga Maori, can be applied to resolve the rights of tangata whenua and their role in environmental and conservation policy. 

Maori Methods and Indicators for Marine Protection: Ngati Konohi Interests and Expectations
Author(s): DOC

[Full title: Maori Methods and Indicators for Marine Protection: Ngati Konohi Interests and Expectations for the Rohe Moana].
This report was prepared by the Ngati Konohi, DOC and Ministry for the Environment community research team. It explores how different marine management systems are able to meet the goals and aspirations of Ngati Konohi in their rohe moana/coastal area and also meet wider conservation objectives. The paper outlines the goals of Ngati Konohi and how different marine management systems could fulfill or work alongside them.

Nga Whakamaramatanga o te Moana
Author(s): DOC

This document is a collection of personal reflections of six kaumatua of their relationship with the coast and memories of specific locations between Akitio and Palliser. The oral histories are part of an investigation into marine protection on the Wairarapa Coast by DOC in association with Rangitaane o Wairarapa and Ngati Kahunugnu ki Wairarapa.