Many Indigenous peoples strongly oppose genetic engineering (GE) and genetically modified organisms (GMO). Some describe it as a form of biocolonialism - a further wave of colonisation. Download the resource to find out more
As Māori in Aotearoa, we have a deep connection to our land, culture, and traditional practices.
Genetic modification, with its ability to manipulate and alter the genetic makeup of organisms. Download the resource to find our more.
Indigenous communities are repositories of valuable genetic and biological resources.
Biocolonialism is a joint venture between powerful biotech corporations that make the profits. Download the resource to find out more.
Wai 262 report
He kai te rongoā, he rongoā te kai :
Report of evidence presented by Te Waka Kai Ora to the Waitangi Tribunal's inquiry into the Wai 262 claim.
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Submission to Organics Bill 2020
Te Waka Kai Ora is the National Māori Organics Authority that represents Māori interests in the organic sector. Te Waka Kai Ora are in Treaty partnership with Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) and are driven by the vision - Ki te manaaki te mauri o ngā taonga katoa...
Ngā kōrero i Te Waka Kai Ora Nā Percy Tipene, Ngāti Hine.
Te Reka o Te Kai
Beginning a maara kai is a great way to support the aspirations of our communities and our
marae. There are many benefits of producing your own food:
- The products you eat will be fresh, flavoursome, pesticide free and of an improved
nutritional quality
- The amount of money your household spends on food will be reduced....
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In the media
Hua Parakore: Living Indigenous Food Sovereignty Film
Hua Parakore was established in Aotearoa New Zealand by Te Waka Kai Ora, the National Māori Organics Authority. It provides a framework using Indigenous values – Māori principles – for producing natural food without chemical inputs or GMO.
Growing demand from families in need sees orders increase for fish scraps
An Auckland marae that repurposes fish scraps to feed families in need, has tripled its pre-Covid output to meet growing demand.
Growing demand sees orders increase for fish scraps
An Auckland marae aims to be the first in the country to have its community gardens certified as organic under Te Waka Kai Ora, or Maori Organics Aotearoa.
Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae in Mangere will receive its final Hua Parakore validation on 4 July.
Auckland marae goes organic
An Auckland marae aims to be the first in the country to have its community gardens certified as organic under Te Waka Kai Ora, or Maori Organics Aotearoa.
Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae in Mangere will receive its final Hua Parakore validation on 4 July.
Growing food, growing community
"When I started growing, it was crazy how my neighbours started reacting. I started to make a lot of friends with them. I had passersby saying thank you for growing these sunflowers!" I had 30 sunflowers extending their heads over the fence at one time."
"It's all about extending your love - not just to your family, but beyond - your neighbours, friends, extending your love to all living organisms."
Dr Jessica Hutchings: Food Sovereignty
Dr Jessica Hutchings (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Huirapa, Gujarat) discusses the book she published 'Te Mahi Māra Hua Parakore' and the key kaupapa of food sovereignty, Māori organic garden growing, Te Waka Kai Ora and political activism.
From a corporate life to teaching gardening
Kelly Marie Francis threw away corporate life to feed New Zealanders in need – by teaching them gardening. She was in New Plymouth recently to spread her message about the dire need to show people how to garden and eat fresh food.
Tributes flow for Te Waka Kai Ora founder
Ngāti Hine elder and leader Percy Tipene has passed away aged 64. He was the founder of Waka Kai Ora, a Māori Organic Growers Group.
Soil Sovereignty with Dr Jessica Hutchings
A former academic, in recent years Dr Hutchings has written about soil as a tāonga, that enhancing the mana of soil is connected to Papatuānuku (earth mother) and Ranginui (Sky father). An advocate of Biodynamics, her work alongside Te Waka Kai Ora and her peers is to promote soil health and food security.
