Used in many contexts. Karakia helps bind a person to wai, seeking permission before entering wai and used as a form of blessing, baptism and ritual
Incantation, supplication, prayer
Protection, guardianship, conservation and preservation.
Environmental sustainability concerned with protecting and safeguarding the mauri of the waterways.
Temporary closure, restricted area.
A temporary closure placed on an area for protection purposes including in the event of a drowning or when kai resources are depleted.
Customary kai gathering practice and sites.
A cultural practice of gathering kai and the knowledge that underpins this practice.
Acknowledgement.
Acknowledging wai in various ways including karanga (call), waiata (song), karakia, splashing water on the face, or simply talking about the wai.
Respect.
Being respectful towards others at the wai at all times.
Reciprocity.
The practice of reciprocating what is received from wai and may including giving back to Tangaroa your first catch of kai.
(for Te Taitimu Trust - Hawkes' Bay)
He huanui, he huaroa ki te ao,
Omāio ki tua e
Ka rongo ki te Waitai e
Haramai e te taipari, haramai e te Taitimu
Nāu e Hinemoana, nāu e Tangaroa ē
From the energies of the extensive and intensive ocean
we will learn to maintain balance
Reciprocation of healing is needed
Celebrate the provisions of the full and low tides
The sacred domain of Hinemoana and Tangaroa
