Integrated Kaipara Harbour Management Group

Welcome to the Integrated Kaipara Harbour Management Group's web site.

This site is the web presence of the Integrated Kaipara Harbour Management Group (IKHMG) - a project initiated by Te Uri o Hau, Ngati Whatua and partners to assist in managing the Kaipara Harbour.

Nga Kaitiaki Tai Ao o Kaipara have a vision:

‘Ka mau tonu nga taonga tapu o nga matua tupuna
Koinei nga taonga tuku iho, na te Atua’

‘Hold fast to the treasures of the ancestors for they are the treasures that have been handed down to us by God’

Kaipara Harbour Restoration Wananga Workshops

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th April 2011

Come share your experiences and knowledge as well as learn about how you can restore the health and productivity of the Kaipara Harbour through partnerships with neighbours and local co–management initiatives. Hands–on, practical field–trips to local properties.

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The Kaipara Harbour

The largest enclosed harbour in the Southern Hemisphere. Land Use in the catchment is dominated by a mixture of dairy farming and exotic forestry. The “food basket” of Ngati Whatua. A range of authorities have statutory responsibilities in relation to the harbour The challenge is to deal with competing and sometimes conflicting uses. Activities include sand mining, fishing, aquaculture, subdivision and energy generation activities. (see larger version of the map)

 

Kaipara Harbour entrance (Photo: DOC)	South Head, Kaipara Harbour (Photo: DOC)

Pingao - sand dune plant	North Kaipara

Cultural Background

Kaipara Te Moana is a source of Mana and pride for Te Iwi o Ngati Whatua. The harbour is recognised not only for its cultural and spiritual connection to Ngati Whatua but also its important physical and economic attributes. The well being of the Kaipara is paramount to Ngati Whatua – “it is our family member. We are of the same”

Kaipara Harbour (Photo: Juliane Chetham)

 

Map of Kaipara Harbour

 

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