Learn about protecting rock art and mahika kai
If you’re keen to learn more about how to protect precious Māori rock art on farms in South Canterbury, come along to a free talk for practical advice and information about the rules that are now in place.
Join Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua , the Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Trust, and Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) for a kōrero about rock art and also mahika kai (the traditional value of food resources, along with their gathering and protection).
There’s two events planned, which have been tailored to help inform both rural professionals, such as farm consultants, rural bankers and real estate agents, as well as the wider farming community.
To help with planning, it would be great if you could RSVP if you'd like to come along. Please email holly.morgan@ecan.govt.nz or call or 027 223 5033 by Monday 19 February 2024.
Rock Art and Mahika Kai Hui – Rural Professionals
Date: Thursday 22 February
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Pleasant Point Town Hall, 5 Halstead Road, Pleasant Point 7903
Rock Art and Mahika Kai Hui – Farming Community
Date: Thursday 22 February
Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: Pleasant Point Town Hall, 5 Halstead Road, Pleasant Point 7903
More about the event:
Māori rock art in South Canterbury is mostly located on limestone, which is a vulnerable ‘canvas’ that can be easily impacted by human and farming activity. The talks will explore the wider Ngāi Tahu history and culture surrounding the sites, as well as the impacts of land use on rock art, practical advice on steps that can be put in place to help, and the regulatory expectations of the regional council.
To find out more about the amazing rock art of South Canterbury visit Te Ana Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art or, to read more about the rules in place, visit Māori rock art | Environment Canterbury (ecan.govt.nz).