Turoa Karatea
Ngāti Pikiahu- Waewae / Chairperson Tokorangi Marae / Stakeholder Trustee
Born into a family of 5 siblings in rural Manawatū (Te Reureu), the principles of environmental maintenance from a Māori perspective were instilled upon us by Iwi, Hapū, whānau, and kaumātua. Simply said their message was: “abuse it, and suffer”. How true are those words in today’s environment.
I have a long working history in commercial fishing and in particular, trawling. It was through this method of over-extraction of fish stocks that I saw the destruction of coral beds. My direction of expertise will be focused on waterways both marine and fresh with an emphasis on purity, sustainability and a habitat for all creatures to survive within. I have produced an environmental report that was accepted by the Waitangi Tribunal as evidence for Lake Rotoaira. I am currently working with Horizons Regional Council regarding environmental issues that are adversely affecting the well-being of the Rangitīkei River.
Born into a family of 5 siblings in rural Manawatū (Te Reureu), the principles of environmental maintenance from a Māori perspective were instilled upon us by Iwi, Hapū, whānau, and kaumātua. Simply said their message was: “abuse it, and suffer”. How true are those words in today’s environment.
I have a long working history in commercial fishing and in particular, trawling. It was through this method of over-extraction of fish stocks that I saw the destruction of coral beds. My direction of expertise will be focused on waterways both marine and fresh with an emphasis on purity, sustainability and a habitat for all creatures to survive within. I have produced an environmental report that was accepted by the Waitangi Tribunal as evidence for Lake Rotoaira. I am currently working with Horizons Regional Council regarding environmental issues that are adversely affecting the well-being of the Rangitīkei River.
