Nga kupu matua

 For this mahi we learnt about managing the environment and three main concepts for this topic. The three concepts are Kaitiakitanga, turangawaewae and wahi tapu. We were researching and finding the definitions and what the concepts mean and how well we understand the concepts.

This is what we did.

Kaitiakitanga 

• What is the definition of the word: There are many different definitions for this concept like guardianship, trusteeship, stewardship and trust.

• Give examples: Trust, trusteeship, guardianship and stewardship.

• What are some problems you may face along the way when dealing with the concept: The problems with this concept is you may think someone is kaitiakitanga and you have given them your trust and they break that trust.

• What would a solution be to that problem: By not trusting anyone unless you are really really confident that they will value your trust and give their trust in return.

• Are you for or against this concept and explain why: I am for this concept because you might not have trust or you might not be good at trusting people but you can always have guardianship for other people or you might have someone that is your guardian.

Turangawaewae

• What is the definition of the word:A place where one has rights of residence and belonging through kinship and whakapapa

• Give an examples: Your house, whare

• What are some problems you may face along the way when dealing with the concept: You may think you have rights of residence with one place but could get mistaken and probably get embarrassed.

• What would a solution be to that problem:To learn information about where you are going to see if you have rights of residence.

• Are you for or against this concept and explain why: I am indecisive whether to choose I am for or against this concept because many people could have rights of residence and belonging through kinship and whakapapa.

Wāhi tapu

• What is the definition of the word: Tapu land, Tapu site.

• Give examples: For example a cemetery, battle site or a place that has tapu weapons, objects etc.

• What are some problems you may face along the way when dealing with the concept: You could get really sick or makatu (cursed). 

• What would a solution be to that problem: To make sure you wash your hands or are blessed.

• Are you for or against this concept and explain why: I am for this concept because it gives a reason for people to respect and cherish the whenua.