Ka Māpuna: Towards a Rangatiratanga Framework for the Governance of Waterways

Rangatiratanga is the navigational course for this research, the aspiration that guides a framework for the governance which, in respect of waterways and Te Taiao secures mauri, ecosystem health, and water for domestic and commercial use. Rangatiratanga encompasses mana whakahaere decision-making throughout all relevant governance systems. In respect of resource governance, this needs to be achieved through mana whenua authorities and co-governance institutions and procedures.