Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura Kaikoura Coastal Marine Guardians http://www.teamkorowai.org.nz What is Te Tai o Marokura? Te Tai o Marokura is the realm of Tangaroa, god of the sea. Te Tai o Marokura is an integral part of Ngati Kuri history and cultural identity. The immense importance of the area historically, culturally and spiritually is as dynamic as its geography and its life forms that depend on it. It is acknowledged statutorily, as a recorded statement of the relationship between Ngai Tahu and the Kaikōura coast. Te Korowai is to lay a prtective cloak over the realm of Tangaroa. Kaikoura Background 3,500 residents 1 million visitors Sea trench<1km off shore = wildlife populations. Ranges 2,600m Kaikoura Sustainability background joint governance, Green globe certified, zero waste community, social and sustainability policy. 1
What is the Issue? Protection of Kaikoura s Coastal Environment for the Community and Future Generations Kaikoura has a highly productive marine environment, with new technology it is becoming easier to fish and enjoy the coast. Users now compete for the oceans gifts. We need to ensure these gifts are still there for our children/tamariki. Recreational fishing pressure. Overfishing. Poaching. Tranferred effort fuel and fish regulations. 2
Our approach A community based initiative with everyone on board All aspects of the marine environment, values and uses integrated into a strategy Initiative of Ngati kuri hapu of Ngai Tahu. Close agency relationship Council, Runanga, DoC, different from other districts. Mountains to the sea philosphy. 3
Our Vision: Kaitiaki of Tangaroa s tāonga Leading the Community All stakeholders equally represented. Invitation to all local people to share in the role of Kaitiaki/guardians. Kaitiaki are the guardians who recognise the need to care and take responsibility for the natural environment. 4
2008 Characterization Report released 2005 Guardians Established Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Aspirations Nelson Marlborough Conservation Board 1992 Marine Reserve application Te Korowai History Application by the Forest and Bird in to establish a marine reserve around Kaikōura Peninsula Discussion by the conservation board about marine issues Tront wanted a more holistic approach to managing the coast in their rohe (tribal lands) Discussions between the ūpoko (head) of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and the Minister of Conservation The formation of Te Korowai an unusual and important milestone in the maturing relationship between the first peoples of Kaikoura and local people today. 5
Local Groups Yolk Ministry for the Environment Recreational Fishing Kaikoura Runanga Environment Canterbury Environment Department of Conservation Statutory Stakeholders white Ministry of Fisheries Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Tourism Marine mammal and Charter TRONT Commercial Fishing Kaikoura District Council Facilitator Includes all local groups directly involved with the coastal marine area. 6
Clarence River Waiau toa Waiau toa the Clarence River South to Tutae Putaputa the Conway River Kaikoura coastal area and catchment. Area centred on Kaikoura Community. Different from statutory boundaries. 7
Chosen Responsibilities From mean high-water spring out to seaward boundaries Coastal land Choosen as boundaries represent many statutory areas. Coastal land where direct effects on the coastal marine area (e.g. pollution or fresh water flowing off the land) effects on the amenity value or uses of the coastal marine area effects on coastal and marine wildlife cross-boundary management issues (such as boat ramps that span a boundary) 8
Information gathering From August 2005 December 2007 A major effort by Te Korowai members and agencies 9
The achievement: A Characterisation of Kaikoura Coastal Marine Values and Uses Second edition released in June 2008 This information is the basis of considering issues and creating solutions 10
Stock take of coastal Environment including facts such as Commercial wet fishing first recorded in 1867, with subsistence from coastal environment for 800-1,000 years. Description of the current state of the Kaikoura coastal environment. Documenting area s natural features and their use is necessary to develop understanding and identify issues. 11
Management tools go through the Te Korowai process Gifts and Gains eg, set net wet fishing Tool to enable us to arrive at consensus. Gift from certain sector fo overall gain. Sacrifice on some rights for sustainability benefit. 12
New information The shaded areas here represent areas most commonly used by recreational fishers Professionals and scientists, public invited to have ongoing input/supply of invormation 13
Where are we now? Doing the thinking to develop a strategic plan for the coast Making submissions on issues of the day Key groups gathering issues Latest issue charter fisherman reporting procedures Submission on national issues makes national policy makers aware of group. Submissions incorporate values of whole stakeholders. 14
A FRAMEWORK FOR DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR THE KAIKOURA MARINE ENVIRONMENT & THOSE WHO VALUE & USE IT EXPRESSING KAITIAKITANGA KAIKOURA COASTAL MARINE ENVIRONMENT FISHERIES Sustainable harvesting Fish stocks Marine mammals and birds Longer term trends Biodiversity Biological communities LOOKING AFTER THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT Concerns about marine mammals Changes to certain species Physical Habitat Water quality RISKS TO THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT Physical damage Landuse (non point) Pollution Bioinvason Process what we have learned Where are we going for the community those involved in the coastal environment get to make submissions. What is different about this process - all stakeholders equal, personal agendas are declared. Gifts and gains toward sustainable future. 15
Where are we going? Preparing our draft management plan which will be the next consultation document Stakeholder involvement Outcomes of management strategy will be advocated as a package that invorporates in the values and uses of KK coastal marine environment. May include land use controls, fisheries controls passive controls. 16
Our website http://www.teamkorowai.org.nz Submissions email to teamkorowai@gmail.com Or write to us at PO Box 121 Kaikoura, New Zealand Further information, our website or contact us 17