Mātauranga Māori & Heal The Hauraki

Mātauranga Māori refers to the comprehensive knowledge system of Māori culture.
It includes values, traditions, and worldviews.

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And, it spans across tangible and intangible aspects of culture and humanity.

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Mātauranga Māori is a holistic and evolving system of knowledge passed down through generations, including language, cultural practices, and traditional environmental knowledge.

And, it is the basis for Heal The Hauraki.
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Key Components of  mātauranga Māori include:

• Whakapapa: Genealogy and understanding the interconnectedness of everything.
• Wairua: The spiritual dimension, encompassing unseen energies and connections.
• Tikanga: Customs and protocols that guide behavior and actions, ensuring harmony and balance.‍
• Taiao: The environment and the natural world, with an intimate relationship with their land and waters.

Alongside modern science, our experts meld past, present, and future together in a worldview that includes everyone and everything. Our stories are richer, deeper, and more connected when we view them through the lens of mātauranga Māori.

Lessons from the Past

By leaning on generations upon generations of knowledge that is specific, local, and quantitative, and by tying this knowledge together through culture, whakatauki, and tradition, we can truly lean into the values of kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga.

The saying "hikoi te kōrero" (walking the talk) came up often whilst filming. When it comes to connecting with and healing te taiao and each other we must do something bigger than ourselves. We must work together!

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To look forward, we lean on the lessons and learnings of the past. We see innovation as creativity and healing as a collective.

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In this way, it is easy to understand how each of us can make a difference in the world simply by living into a worldview that includes everyone and everything and aims to look after the world we inhabit.

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