Ngāti Manawa Reo & Tikanga Survey 2
Tēnā koe I tō whai waahitanga mai ki ngā kaupapa whakamānu I te reo Māori ki ngā taumata o angitū. Thank you for taking part in the next stage of the Ngāti Manawa Cultural Needs Assessment. This survey explores community aspirations, cultural strengths, intergenerational knowledge, and future priorities to help guide cultural revitalisation across Ngāti Manawa.
If you have any pātai or wish to discuss this in detail a little more.
If you have any pātai or wish to discuss this in detail a little more. Whakapā mai ki a: Nika Rua – Cultural Needs Assessment Lead nika.rua@tronm.co.nz
Section 1: Identity and Connection
1. What does being Ngāti Manawa mean to you personally?
2. What makes you feel most connect to Ngāti Manawa?
Marae
Whānau
Hapū
Reo
Tikanga
Waiata
Whenua
History
Community Events
If other comment below!
3. What currently strengthens your sense of belonging as Ngāti Manawa?
4. What currently weakens or challenges that sense of belonging?
5. When do yo feel most proud to be Ngāti Manawa?
6. What experiences have had the greatest impact on your Cultural Identity?
Whānau
Marae
Kaumātua
Kura
Wānanga
Whenua/ Aki Kaa
Other
If Other, Please specify.
Section 2: Cultural Strengths
7. What do you believe are the greatest cultural strengths still alive within Ngāti Manawa today?
8. Which cultural strengths should be protected and prioritised for future generations?
9. Are there cultural practices or knowledge you feel are at risks of being lost?
10. Who are the people, groups, or places that currently keep Ngāti Manawa culture strong?
11. What cultural strengths make Ngāti Manawa unique compared to other Iwi?
Section 3: Intergenerational Knowledge
12. How well do you think cultural knowledge is currently being passed between generations?
13. What role should kaumātua play in cultural revitalisation?
14. What opportunities should be created for rangatahi to learn directly from kaumātua?
15. What barriers are preventing intergenerational connections and learning?
16. Do you feel rangatahi are receiving enough opportunities to learn about our Ngāti Manawatanga?
Yes
No
Unsure - please explain
19. Please specify / explain if applicable (rangatahi opportunities).
20. What knowledge should every Ngāti Manawa child know before becoming an adult?
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Section 4: Te Reo Māori Revitalisation
21. In your view, what is the biggest challenge facing te reo Māori within Ngāti Manawa?
22. What would a successful reo Māori revitalisation programme look like?
23. How important are marae and whānau-based reo learning opportunities?
25. Where should te reo Māori learning be prioritised?
Home
Marae
Kura
Online platforms
Workplaces
All of the above
26. What would success look like for te reo Māori within your whānau?
Section 5: Tikanga Māori & Cultural Capability?
27. What areas of tikanga Māori are most important for future generations to learn?
28. Are there tikanga practices that are becoming less understood?
29. How can Ngāti Manawa better support whānau who are beginning their cultural journey?
30. How important is it that Ngāti Manawa tikanga remains distinct and reflective of our own iwi practices?
Extremely important
Important
Somewhat important
Not important
31. Are there areas of tikanga where you have observed confusion, inconsistency, or differing views?
Section 6: Future Vision
32. Imagine Ngāti Manawa 20 years from now. What would cultural success look like?
33. What are your greatest hopes for the future of Ngāti Manawa?
34. What concerns you most if we do not invest in cultural revitalisation?
35. What would you like your mokopuna to say about Ngāti Manawa in 20 years' time?
36. What is one thing Ngāti Manawa should start doing immediately to strengthen our cultural future?
Section 7: Priorities for Action
37. Which three areas should be the highest priorities over the next five years?
Te Reo Māori revitalisation
Marae and cultural spaces
Rangatahi development
Whānau engagement
Cultural education
Traditional knowledge and practices
Leadership development
Environmental and land stewardship
38. If funding was available for only one initiative, what should it be?
39. Is there anything else you would like Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa should know?
40. Who should lead cultural revitalisation efforts within Ngāti Manawa?
Kaumātua
Marae
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa
Whānau
Rangatahi
A combination of all of the above?
How would you like to be involved in future cultural initiatives and/or kaupapa?
Learner/Participant
Volunteer
Kaiako/ Tutor
Cultural Advisor
Event Support
Planning Group
Not Currently interested
Other
Please specify / explain if applicable (involvement)
Ngā mihi nui ki a koe!
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, experiences, aspirations, and ideas through this survey. The future of Ngāti Manawa does not belong to any one person, organisation, or generation. It belongs to all of us. Your voice is an important part of this kaupapa and will help shape how we strengthen te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, and our cultural identity for future generations. Every response received contributes to a clearer understanding of where we are today, the strengths we already possess, the challenges we face, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Most importantly, it helps ensure that any future initiatives are informed by the aspirations and priorities of our people. Thank you for your willingness to contribute to this kaupapa. We are deeply grateful for your whakaaro, your honesty, and your commitments to the well being and cultural future of our Iwi.
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