Te Aukaiao
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Te AukaiaoThe Current of Water
The name of the programme Te Aukaiao was given to this kaupapa by Paraone Gloyne.
'Te au' refers to the current in any body of water. In this case, the current of the Pūniu river and all the other smaller streams and waterways that lead to the Pūniu river.
Similarly, each individual person also has a current flowing within them and as kaitiaki, we have an obligation to care for and contribute to the mauri of our waterways. Our individual mauri combines with that of the river to bring and sustain life to the individual, the river and the wider taiao landscape. 'Kaiao' is another word for ora (living) and together the name encapsulates the kaupapa of this programme and represents the interdependence of kaitiaki and taiao alike.
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Kōnae Ako 1 – Koha
The value of Koha is limitless generosity that acknowledges the celebration of life. It is about celebrating life, acknowledging life and being grateful for the opportunities that arise. To Pūniu Inc. it is to give without receiving, to contribute with endless generosity and to nurture all that is life. In alignment with this description, this kōnae ako aims to examine and implement the seed collecting process using tikanga practices within a taiao worldview.
Kōnae Ako 2 – Mauri
The value of Mauri is boosting a new life force into a sustainable world. Kākano is a seed which is new growth, that means new life. The life force of people is interdependent on the life force of of our land and water. In alignment with this description, this kōnae ako aims to examine and implement the seed sowing process.
Kōnae Ako 3 – Whanaungatanga
The value of Whanaungatanga represents strategic relationships and empowering whānau. Pihinga are seedlings and as they grow, they become a part of a community of plants. As we grow, we find ourselves surrounded by whānau and friends, developing new relationships and connecting with different communities. In alignment with this description, this kōnae ako aims to examine and implement the potting up process.
Kōnae Ako 4 – Māramatanga
The value of Māramatanga represents knowing your place in a sustainable world. Māhuri is a young tree at an adolescent stage of life. This is a stage of life where youth are trying to find themselves and how they think they can contribute to their whānau and wider community. In alignment with this description, this kōnae aims to examine and implement the preparing to plant process.
Kōnae Ako 5 – Rangatiratanga
The value of Rangatiratanga represents being self-determined to take the lead for a sustainable world. Rākau is the fully established tree that has stood its ground from the humble seed. In alignment with this description, this kōnae ako aims to examine and implement the planting process.
Kōnae Ako 6 – Kaitiakitanga
The value of Kaitiakitanga represents being the keepers of waterways, rivers, whānau and home. Taketake is the root of all things growing. For the life a tree to thrive, it needs a good root system and needs to be carefully nurtured. This can also be reflected within our whānau and homes and how we carefully nurture and guide our young ones. In alignment with this description, this kōnae ako aims to examine and implement the plant maintenance process.
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