Horoirangi and the environment

Horoirangi is a special place with deep significance to Māori.

Māori are kaitiaki (guardians) of the sea. Our forefathers taught us to cherish our oceans to sustain and feed our grandchildren. Today we grow and harvest this kaimoana (seafood) with the same respect and care so that others can enjoy the succulent bounty of the deep.

The name Horoirangi is the title of the maunga or mountain at the Glen. Our ancestors went to the area for kai moana and birding. The maunga was also used as a weather guide. There is an oral tradition regarding Horoirangi, a female deity who protected the welfare of her people in the surrounding lands and whose powers helped provide abundant crops, wildlife and food resources for the local people. Other traditions tell of the creation of the boulder bank. These traditions provide a historical timeline and connection for our people.

Wakatū Māori regard Horoirangi and the boulder bank as a special taonga and wish to see the surrounding area managed and developed carefully with due regard to its special status. Wakatū believes any development must be sympathetic to the environment and to the land's Māori cultural heritage.
 

Wakatū and the environment

Wakatu believes it is an organisation with a conscience that operates in a holistic and sustainable way for the long term.

The whole project involves the concept of sustainability. Aquaculture is geared toward sustainable production and the aspiration of Wakatū is to demonstrate through its design, construction and operation a more environmentally sustainable way of development.

The following are landscape design examples that will facilitate and encourage interaction between all users of the site and the community.
 

These design philosophies will serve as a regional catalyst for environmentally responsible design, as the need for conscious practices is ever increasing in the face of climate change, population growth and the many resulting issues.
 

"Wakatū is a brand that stands for integrity and we have a business model that aims to promote culture and environmental sustainability through commerce", says Keith Palmer, CEO