Hono ki te Taiao
Connecting with Nature
Ngā Moana Me Ngā Roto
We help rangatahi reconnect with nature and the great outdoors.
They learn skills used by their ancestors to survive in balance with nature.
Through working with us, rangatahi develop a genuine
respect for the environment.
Overview
Outdoor Education that incorporates traditional cultural learning, life skills and vocational training.
Outcomes we achieve include:
Cultural Literacy
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Educational & Vocational Skills
Activities
Hangi Prep & Cooking
Fishing: Catch, Prep, Cook & Eat!
Hiking & Camping
Diving: Shallow water, Snorkel & 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
