He Mahere Pāhekoheko Mō Kaipara Moana–Integrated Ecosystem-Based Management for Kaipara Harbour, Aotearoa New Zealand. Issue 12 (2nd December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Makey, Leane; Awatere, Shaun
• Is Part Of: Society and natural resources. Volume 31:Issue 12(2018)
• Page Start: 1400
• Page End: 1418
• Publication Date: 2018-12-02
• Subjects: Ecosystem-based management -- indigenous-Māori peoples -- integrated management -- Kaipara harbour -- kaitiakitanga; Natural resources -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 333.7
• DOI: 10.1080/08941920.2018.1484972
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-1920

Abstract

Abstract: Indigenous peoples must be able to practice their ways of caring for their particular environment within their own belief systems, while also needing to understand western logic and systems, in order to work together efficiently. Navigating the divide between ontological and epistemological differences is challenging, and what this means in practice is unclear. This paper describes a framework of comanagement called He mahere pāhekoheko mō Kaipara moana – Integrated Kaipara harbour management – a model with the intent to connect and utilize indigenous Māori values and knowledge alongside principles of ecosystem-based management. He Mahere recognizes and accepts the validity of each philosophy of management on its own and does not co-opt Māori ideology. This framework successfully strengthens the position of Māori as partners in the management of the Kaipara Harbour, Aotearoa New Zealand and can inform ecosystem restoration concepts from grassroots society to the text of regional planning documents.