Follow two young Maori through Kaitiaki Taiao, a 12 month pilot scheme employing and training young Maori through a DOC cadetship. Although a cadetship through Nelson Polytech was available it was not attracting Māori. Having now run for just over a year the scheme has changed this with 15 young Māori currently selected and training through the scheme. After completing their training, cadets will be encouraged and assisted to pursue employment either within their own iwi or DOC.
An inside look at ways whanau, hapu and iwi work as active kaitiaki, or caretakers, of the environment.