Co-management : a tool for genuine Māori involvement in coastal management
Blundell, Ian
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Blundell, I. (2003). Co-management : a tool for genuine Māori involvement in coastal management (Thesis, Master of Regional and Resource Planning). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/184
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Abstract:
For Māori, the management fo New Zealand's coast and its resources is fundamental to their cultural identity. Iwi and hapu throughout New Zealand have close relationships with the coast and unique rights and responsibilities for its future management. However, there does not appear to be wide recognition of the crucial role of Māori in New Zealand's coastal management regime.
Co-management initiatives in coastal management, particularly under the Conservation Act 1987, Resource Management Act 1991 and several legislative initiatives controlling fisheries management, are explored and critiqued. Overall, the initiatives demonstrate that progress is being made in coastal management for better protection of Māori coastal values. Nevertheless, there is scope for further improvements concerning greater Māori involvement in coastal management.
Recommendations for genuine co-management systems in New Zealand's coastal management regime include effective communication between iwi and Government; appreciation of the unique nature of each iwi in New Zealand; involvement of a third party communicating between iwi and Government representatives; appropriate funding and resources to maintain the co-management system, and encouragement and motivation from the Government to initiate and maintain the co-management system.
Date:
2003
Advisor:
Thompson-Fawcett, Michelle; Hilton, Mike
Degree Name:
Master of Regional and Resource Planning
Degree Discipline:
Department of Geography
Publisher:
University of Otago
Keywords:
Maori; kaitiakitanga; coastal zone management; citizen participation
Research Type:
Thesis
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