In 1992 the crown negotiated a settlement with Māori for their rights to commercial fisheries in Aotearoa. In keeping with with this settlement, the crown allocated 20% of all marine farming space created after 1992 to Māori. In this episode we visit Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui – the largest region of aquaculture practice in Aotearoa. Now on a larger commercial scale Māori continue a traditional practise of harvesting kaimoana with fostered partnerships across the community.
An inside look at ways whanau, hapu and iwi work as active kaitiaki, or caretakers, of the environment.