Science & Technology Wānanga 19th – 22nd January 2015 – Whakaue Marae, Maketu
Waitai- Matakōkiri ki tai
This invitation is extended to Ngāti Whakaue ākonga aged between 7 and 14 years and members of their whānau.The main purpose of Matakōkiri is to provide science and technology activities for their ākonga that would not normally be available to them. For this wānanga, Waitai is the kaupapa with an emphasis on marine life (ecology/ biology), kaimoana and kaitiakitanga.Please note: This wānanga is a noho that will be based at Whakaue Marae, Maketu where we will be staying for 3 nights. For this reason parents and/or caregivers will be required to stay for the duration of the wānanga as Kaihāpai.Our wānanga will begin by acknowledging and learning about our tupuna, kaitiaki & Whakaue ki tai connections. Some of the locations we’re planning to visit are:
- Ōkurei
- Maketu Shoreline
- Maketu Estuary
- Little Waihi Estuary