Integrating Māori Perspectives in Environmental Management and Fisheries
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Māori perspectives on environmental management advocate for a balanced and interconnected approach, prioritising long-term sustainability. This contrasts with more reductionist and economically driven approaches focussed on short-term commercial gains. This paper provides an overview New Zealand’s Quota Management System (QMS) and Māori fishing rights. The paper describes aspects of mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge), explaining key concepts such as kaitiakitanga (guardianship) and their application in commercial fisheries management. The research highlights how Māori-owned fishing companies balance economic interests with cultural and environmental stewardship, exceeding regulatory requirements to protect marine environments. The paper discusses the challenges faced by the industry, including environmental issues and public pressure for sustainability, while also noting the growth potential, particularly in aquaculture. By analysing the successful integration of Māori worldviews within the commercial fishing sector, this paper demonstrates the potential for reconciling Indigenous knowledge systems with modern resource management practices. It concludes that the Māori approach to fisheries management offers valuable insights for balancing economic development with ecological and cultural preservation.Description
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LINK PRAXIS, ISSN: 3021-1131 (Online), Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Library, 2(1), 126-160. doi: 10.24135/link-praxis.v2i1.32
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Copyright (c) 2024 Carla Houkamau, Robert Pouwhare; Marcos Mortensen Steagall (Translator). This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/