The Mission Statement
Waitutu Incorporation’s vision is to see our next generation of young owners connect with their whenua in order for them to grow as one with their land.
Waitutu Incorporation will offer short programmes for our rangatahi, which will allow them to develop an understanding of the SILNA history behind the Waitutu, the role of our tūpuna and the ecological aspect of the forest so they feel part of it and want to care for it in the future.
Connecting our next generation and beyond with their whenua and nature leads to a lifelong engagement with the Waitutu forest environment, ecology and its health/wellbeing benefits so they can then become the kaitiaki of what belongs to them - the Waitutu Forest whenua and Lodge.
Waitutu Incorporation will offer short programmes for our rangatahi, which will allow them to develop an understanding of the SILNA history behind the Waitutu, the role of our tūpuna and the ecological aspect of the forest so they feel part of it and want to care for it in the future.
Connecting our next generation and beyond with their whenua and nature leads to a lifelong engagement with the Waitutu forest environment, ecology and its health/wellbeing benefits so they can then become the kaitiaki of what belongs to them - the Waitutu Forest whenua and Lodge.
Rangatahi Programme dates:4th - 8th March 2025
THE PROGRAMME - Summary
*Exhilarating Jet boat ride - Lake Hauroko to Waitutu Lodge and return
*Three nights at the Lodge
*Familiarization of the forest, the river and the sea
*How do we look after the forest: Ecology
*Tikanga Maori - Eeling, whakapapa, story telling, waiata
*The History – how did it all happen?
*Presentations from DoC, Incorporation Kaumatua and Maori Youth Ministry of Education representative.
WHAT IT INCLUDES
Return transport Invercargill Airport - Lake Hauroko
Return Jet Boat Lake Hauroko - Waitutu Lodge
All food
Accommodation
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the Application link below, print, complete then scan and send to: Sue McKenna.
ENQUIRIES
Email: Sue McKenna - Committee of Management member: [email protected]
*Exhilarating Jet boat ride - Lake Hauroko to Waitutu Lodge and return
*Three nights at the Lodge
*Familiarization of the forest, the river and the sea
*How do we look after the forest: Ecology
*Tikanga Maori - Eeling, whakapapa, story telling, waiata
*The History – how did it all happen?
*Presentations from DoC, Incorporation Kaumatua and Maori Youth Ministry of Education representative.
WHAT IT INCLUDES
Return transport Invercargill Airport - Lake Hauroko
Return Jet Boat Lake Hauroko - Waitutu Lodge
All food
Accommodation
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the Application link below, print, complete then scan and send to: Sue McKenna.
ENQUIRIES
Email: Sue McKenna - Committee of Management member: [email protected]
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