Te Waka Kai Ora is developing a number of projects to promote sustainable livelihoods that are gounded in tikanga Maori (Maori custom).  This community-based focus is essential to developing an ethical framework and long term vision for the organics industry.  Organics provides an opportunity to maintain and enhance the vibrancy and health of Maori communities as well as other communities in Aotearoa (NZ).  As such, it must be centred on a commitment to the health and wellbeing of whanau (families), communities and whenua (land) and the protection of the integrity of the environment.  Te Waka Kai Ora supports community-based projects that promote the following initiatives: 

▲ Native Housing and Sustainable Energy

▲ Native Forestry and Organic Pest Management

▲ Native Horticulture and Rongoa Maori

▲ Native Fisheries and Water Quality