The 2012 students’ perspective about Māori relationships and identity to lands between Waiwiri to Waitohu, has been turned around. Since their involvement with iwi and hapū in an intensive learning environment in a marae based setting, the students were able to delve into the intricacies of this relationship, better. Rae ki te Rae wānanga are also leading to new areas of research endeavour and means to disseminate knowledge by using innovative 3D spatial modelling technologies and other visual technologies. Kaumatua, kaitiaki and local environmentalists see the outcomes for regions being enhanced by students’ skills. Kaitiaki buy-in has increased considerably.
Rae ki te Rae Bicultural Design Studio and Wānanga, Landscape Architecture and Manaaki Taha Moana Research Project, 2012.
411 Land paper for LA students
Manaaki Taha Moana: Enhancing Coastal Ecosystems for Iwi and Hapū
On 20 June 2012, the 4th Year Landscape Architecture student presented to members of the End User Kaitiaki Group at the School of Architecture and Design, Victoria University as part of students’ evaluation and marking for LAND 411 paper. Presentations formed part of collaboration with Manaaki Taha Moana research project funded by Ministry for Buisness, Innovation and Employment until 2015. [Rangi Kawe’s designs for Waikawa beach shelters pictured below.]
Rae ki te Rae Bicultural Design Studio and Wānanga, Landscape Architecture and Manaaki Taha Moana Research Project, 2012. Landscape Architecture student presentations to End User Kaitiaki Group for 411 Land Paper - 20 June 2012