DESIGN ELEMENT
1. Te Ao Māori
DESCRIPTION
Underpinning of the design kaupapa by indigenous Māori design concepts and inclusion of local purakau. Inclusion in the grounds of spaces that provide for leaning tikanga and kawa to encourage understanding and connection to mana whenua and Te Ao Māori.
PURPOSE AND EXPLANATION OF MECHANISM
To connect tamariki to mana whenua and Te Ao Māori
As a setting for transfer of kawa (cultural practices) from both kaiako and members of our kids’ whānau and wider community
To build belonging and allow tamariki to reference their own whakapapa
To provide opportunities for whānau to teach skills and tikanga around activities related to taonga species such as Kūmara, Pikopiko, and Mānuka
To foster collaboration
To provide opportunities to better connect whānau and community with the kura