Maaori Concepts
What does Kaitiakitanga mean?
Taking care of and protecting people, places or things in a careful and responsible way like a guardian or a caretaker
Name one natural resource that needs protecting in NZ
Water, forests, soil
Name three native bird of New Zealand.
Kiwi, Tūī, Kākā, Kea
What should you do with a plastic bottle when you’re done?
Recycle or reuse it
What is the name of the treaty that includes rights to natural resources for Māori?
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Who are considered the traditional kaitiaki in Aotearoa?
Iwi/hapū/whānau/Māori guardians
What is the Māori word for water?
Wai
What does it mean if a species is "endangered"?
At risk of extinction
Name one action your class could take to be kaitiaki at school for the environment
Rubbish cleanup, composting
Name one conservation area or national park in NZ
Fiordland and Tongariro
What is “whakapapa” and how does it relate to kaitiakitanga?
Genealogy; connects people to land and ancestors
What’s one way we can protect our waterways at school?
Pick up rubbish, plant native trees near streams
What’s the threat posed by possums to native species?
They eat eggs, chicks, and native plants
What is composting, and why is it good for the planet?
Turning food waste into soil; reduces landfill
What’s the name of the movement helping restore native bush and birds in urban areas?
Predator Free 2050
What is “mana whenua”?
Authority over land based on ancestral connection
What does "mauri" mean in relation to natural resources?
The life force or vital essence
Why is it important to protect native forests?
Habitat for species, biodiversity, climate
Why is reducing waste better than just recycling?
It avoids pollution and resource use entirely
What is the local iwi connected to our area?
Maniapoto
What is the role of a kaumātua in environmental decisions?
Elder who guides based on mātauranga Māori
Name 2 ways planting native trees can help protect natural resources?
Native trees help stop soil from washing away, keep water clean, and give homes to birds and insects.
What role do predators like stoats play in native bird decline?
They kill ground-nesting birds
What’s one way to reduce your carbon footprint?
Walk, bike, eat local, reduce energy use
How does Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) relate to caring for the environment?
The Treaty says Māori have rights to care for their land and taonga (treasures), including rivers, forests, and animals.