Hono ki te Taiao
Connecting with Nature
Ngā Moana Me Ngā Roto
We focus on helping rangatahi reconnect with nature and the great outdoors. They will learn many of the skills that were used by their ancestors to survive in balance with nature as well as a genuine appreciation of and respect for the natural environment.
Overview
Outdoor Education that incorporates traditional cultural learning, life skills and vocational training.
The outcomes we want to achieve include:
Cultural literacy
Life Skills
Education and Vocational skills
Activities include
Hangi prep & cooking
Fishing; catch, prep, cook and eat
Hiking & Camping
Diving (Shallow water, snorkel and fins)
Cultural
Rongoā Māori
Plant identification
Harvesting tikanga and Whakapapa of rongoā
Decoctions, infusions, soaps, creams etc production
Maramataka (Māori luna calendar) in relation to rongoā, fishing and mara kai
Kai Moana gathering
Traditional hāngi
Food and meat prep (including killing and preparing animals), quantities
Wood and hāngi rock gathering
Hāngi for fundraising (200-500 people)
Life Skills
Hunting/Gathering
Smoking and preserving meats and fish
Water safety and surf/life-saving competency
Tramping/hiking and camping skills
Māra kai (gardening)
Fishing and eeling
