Kaitiaki

// **KAITIAKI FOR AOTEA HARBOUR** //

We believe that everyone that cares for the harbour is a Kaitiaki and recognises them as such. The video below illustrates our definition of what Kaitiakitanga encompasses.

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=//ROLE OF THE KAITIAKI//= >
 * Maintain the wairua, protection and conservation within Aotea Harbour.
 * Strengthen and provide information pertaining to areas of concern
 * 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 mãtaitai 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.