To revive the practise of taonga puoro and the mātauranga associated with it, within Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

• a foundational knowledge of the origins of puoro
• an understanding about the different types of puoro
• practical experience creating their own collection of puoro
  learn the techniques required for each taonga
• learn about the connection between puoro and the taiao
• sustainable practise through tiaki taiao

A total of six wānanga held over a one-year period – three in Te Tauihu and three in Te Whanganui-ā-Tara. Participants of the wānanga will gain the following:

The wānanga are being filmed and the content used to create short videos as a learning resource.

To support local tangata whenua participation in the management of indigenous biodiversity, consistent with their traditional knowledge and practice. The project has three main components:

• Local kaitiaki and kaumātua will lead wānanga and share kōrero and purākau about the whenua.
• Hīkoi to wāhi tapu on the whenua and showcase current conservation mahi, including kiwi monitoring.
• Kaitiaki workshops to give participants an opportunity to learn about, and gain practical experience in pest management, taiao monitoring, plant identification and rongoā Māori.