Ocean Kaitiakitanga Action Posters

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🌊 Part 1: Understanding Kaitiakitanga

1. What does kaitiakitanga mean?

Taking care of and protecting our environment

Going fishing in the ocean

Building houses near the beach

Swimming in the moana

2. Why is kaitiakitanga important for Tauranga Moana? Choose the best answer.

It helps keep our local ocean healthy for future generations

It makes the water warmer for swimming

It brings more tourists to our area

It makes fishing easier

3. Which of these are challenges facing our ocean? Tick all that apply.

Plastic pollution and rubbish

Too many fish being caught

Chemicals washing into the water

People enjoying swimming

Climate change affecting sea temperatures

4. Complete this sentence about kaitiakitanga:

As a kaitiaki (guardian) of Tauranga Moana, I can help by _________________ and _________________.

5. What is the main message you want people to understand about caring for our ocean?

6. Write a catchy slogan for your poster (keep it short and memorable):

7. List three specific actions people can take to protect Tauranga Moana:

Action 1: _________________________________

Action 2: _________________________________

Action 3: _________________________________

8. What images or symbols will you include on your poster to make it eye-catching?

9. Sketch your poster design in the box below. Include your title, slogan, and main images:

10. Extension: How could you include te reo Māori words or cultural symbols in your poster to show respect for kaitiakitanga?