8 Day voyage sailing on two distinctive vessels: a tall ship and a waka hourua
24 Rangatahi from Te Tai Tokerau participated in the voyage
University of Otago scientists joined the Te Toki Voyaging Trust (TTVT) Waka Festival in Kaiterikeri and workshops in Kawhia, co-developing science observation tools and activities with the TTVT crew and rangatahi
By learning about those who crossed the ocean before us we can restore and protect it for future generations.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s story is intrinsically linked to the moana and the many wayfinders who voyaged across the ocean, first by waka then by ship.
Knowledge and appreciation of our history is critical in rebuilding our connection with the ocean. By learning about those who crossed the ocean before us we can restore and protect it for future generations.
In November 2023, 24 rangatahi from Te Tai Tokerau were given the unique opportunity to connect with this heritage, through an eight-day voyage sailing on two distinctive vessels: a tall ship and a waka hourua.
Through the collaborative partnership between Te Toki Voyaging Trust (TTVT) and The R. Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust, two powerful kaupapa came together to create an unforgettable experience for these young participants.
Alongside marine scientists from the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre – University of Otago, the crew blended mātauranga Māori with scientific knowledge to create engaging learning opportunities through activities like Marine Metre2, plankton net collections, bird and mammal strip transects, and baited underwater videos.
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