Mana Taiohi and Active Recreation
A case study
Working together Ara Taiohi and Ihi Aotearoa - Sport NZ use the Mana Taiohi principles to develop the Active Recreation for Rangatahi Plan.
Both organisations share a deep commitment to supporting the wellbeing of rangatahi in Aotearoa. We know that being physically active and participating in positive youth development programmes that are informed by Te Ao Māori increases young people’s wellbeing.
The Sport NZ/Ara Taiohi partnership has allowed us to explore the potential of weaving these ingredients together and the positive impact this can have on young people.
Mana Taiohi Champions
A key focus of the case study was to support Mana Taiohi Champions in Regional Sports Trusts around the motu. Learn more about the expierence of the Mana Taiohi Champions and how their organisations use Mana Taiohi
Key Learnings
Individual champions need to be supported within their organisation
Practical tools and resources are needed to support the Champions and the wider team
External support, particularly working with others in the youth development sector, improves outcomes
Mana Taiohi in action, particularly encouraging whai wāhitanga, strengthens buy-in to the programme
Mana Taiohi Champions Tohu
This tohu, designed by the talented Tokarārangi Poa, reflects the journey that the Champions engage in throughout this mahi, as they grow and learn about the Mana Taiohi kaupapa.
The eight rākau in the logo represent the eight principles of Mana Taiohi and the taiaha in the middle represents the champions. The rākau and taiaha represent the journey from becoming novices to champions, from wielding rākau to wielding taiaha