Indigenising the blue economy
Addressing key barriers that currently prevent Māori from using their marine resources in a more culturally relevant, economically impactful, and environmentally sustainable manner
| Project Leader | Duration | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Mika (Massey University) & John Reid (J D Reid Ltd) | September 2021 – August 2023 | $800,000 |
Overview
This project is exploring three themes identified by Māori as constraints in achieving restorative Indigenous blue economies.
These themes are:
- Pāhekoheko (integration) – supporting Māori-led integrated planning
- Auahatanga (differentiation) – kaitiaki centred products and business models
- Whakatautika (balance) – creating opportunities for Māori in coastal communities
We are partnering five iwi and pan-iwi entities and Māori enterprises to explore and support Māori who aspire to a blue economy imbued with mātauranga Māori, treaty principles, and a focus on Māori wellbeing, human potential and relational balance with Tangaroa as our tīpuna (ancestors).
These are:
- Moana New Zealand
- Iwi Collective Partnership
- Ōnuku Rūnanga
- Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Iwi Trust
- Hokotehi Moriori Trust
This mahi is extending earlier research by the Whai Rawa, Whai Mana, Whai Oranga project, which mapped the Māori marine economy, its institutions and enterprises, and the business models they employ.
Image: Ngāti Kahungunu Inc on Te Matau a Maui, Waka Hourua © Desna Whaanga-Schollum, 2013
Research Team
Jason Mika (Massey University)
John Reid (J D Reid Ltd)
Matthew Rout (Applied Research Collective)
Jay Whitehead (Matatihi Ltd)
Annemarie Gillies (Whitimaia Ltd)
Fiona Wiremu (Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi)
Georgia McLellan (Te Au Rangahau)
Co-Development Partners
Cerasela Stancu (EnviroStrat)
Chris Rosin (Lincoln University)
Dan Hikuroa (Auckland University)
Deena Whaitiri (Ngati Mutunga o Wharekauri Iwi Trust)
Elizabeth MacPherson (University of Canterbury)
Jymal Morgan (Te Rūnanga o Ōnuku)
Kim Drummond (Te Ohu Kaimoana)
Rawinia Lewis (Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Asset Holding Company Limited)
Rik Tainui (Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu)
Steve Urlich (Lincoln University)
Te Taiawatea Moko-Mead (Te Ohu Kaimoana)
Tony Blackett (Hokotehi Moriori Trust)
Trevor Moeke (Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Asset Holding Company Limited)
Related News
- Media coverage Nov 2023 – Jan 2024 - 01 February 2024
- Seafood Magazine: Mana, mauri, and prosperity for salmon products from Ōnuku - 08 December 2023
- Te Au o Te Moana - Voice of the Ocean: Dan Hikuroa - 14 September 2023
- Te Au o Te Moana – Voice of the Ocean: Matt Rout - 04 July 2023
- Te Au o Te Moana - Voice of the Ocean: John Reid - 30 November 2022
- Media Coverage in August 2022 - 31 August 2022
- Media coverage in June 2022 - 30 June 2022
- Updated map shows research near you - 11 November 2021
- Project leader Jason Mika wins Massey teaching award - 09 November 2020
- Blue economy: core research topics - 28 February 2020
Related Events
Location
This is a national project.
