Kaitiakitanga – guardianship and conservation


by Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal

Traditionally, Māori believe there is a deep kinship between humans and the natural world. This connection is expressed through kaitiakitanga – a way of managing the environment. Today there is growing interest in kaitiakitanga as tribes restore their environment and their culture.

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