Karakia
Incantation, supplication, prayer
Used in many contexts. Karakia helps bind a person to wai, seeking permission before entering wai and used as a form of blessing, baptism and ritual
Kaitiakitanga
Protection, guardianship, conservation and preservation
Environmental sustainability concerned with protecting and safeguarding the mauri of the waterways
Rāhui
Temporary closure, restricted area
A temporary closure placed on an area for protection purposes including in the event of a drowning or when kai resources are depleted
Mahinga Kai
Customary kai gathering practice and sites
A cultural practice of gathering kai and the knowledge that underpins this practice
Mihi
Acknowledgement
Acknowledging wai in various ways including karanga (call), waiata (song), karakia, splashing water on the face, or simply talking about the wai
Māhaki
Respect
Being respectful towards others at the wai at all times
Utu
Reciprocity
The practice of reciprocating what is received from wai and may including giving back to Tangaroa your first catch of kai
Kia Maanu Kia Ora