Describe the role of atua Māori in te taiao
The description identifies four atua Māori in te taiao.
The description identifies the role of each atua Māori in te taiao (the environment)
The description provides reasons for the role of atua Māori in te taiao.
EG: The atua ….. Is atua of the …. because …….. This means……...
Describe interactions between selected atua Māori in te taiao
The description identifies key interactions between atua Māori in te taiao. Evidence of two interactions required. You could include: tuakana/teina, utu, matariki, puanga, maramataka, rona etc.
EG: ……… is the older brother of …….. Together they worked hard to …….. The result of their hard work was……..
The description explains the nature and extent of interactions between atua Māori in relation to te taiao
EG: Because …. and …… worked together to ……., it means that in the environment ………… That is why Māori ……..
Include one of the terms below in your explanation.
Kaitiakitanga – the conservation ethic embodied in the practice of kaitiakitanga is important for the sustainable management of natural and physical resources. The use, management, and control of these resources are carried out to the mutual benefit of people and resources.
Mana – the practice of kaitiakitanga is carried out by iwi and hapū through the exercise of iwi and hapū mana, embodied in the concept of tino rangatiratanga. Mana is derived from mana atua, mana whenua, and mana tūpuna.
Tapu and noa – all taonga are tapu. The tapu of taonga needs to be removed temporarily in some cases before people can make use of them. Karakia are important for the removal of tapu and rendering taonga noa.
Whanaungatanga – Māori share a common whakapapa with other taonga, and therefore share a strong sense of responsibility and reciprocal obligations toward taonga. This forms an important part of a holistic world view. All taonga are inter related, inter-connected, and inter-dependent. The mauri of taonga must be protected. The sustainable management of taonga is therefore paramount.
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