Unit 1 Kaitiakitanga Field Journal · 2025 Edition
Use this journal to record observations and decisions during your ecosystem study. Be respectful and follow local tikanga.
Site & Conditions
Date/Time: __________ Weather: __________ Tide/Flow: __________
Location (English & Māori names): ____________________________________
Roles & Whakawhanaungatanga
Our group roles: ___________________________________________
Karakia / safety notes: ______________________________________
Observations (biotic & abiotic)
Sketches, counts, tracks, plants, insects, water clarity, substrate, sounds, signs of stress...
Food Web Notes
Key species and interactions (arrows for energy flow):
Kaitiaki Reflections
What responsibilities do we have here? Who should we consult (iwi/hapū, community)?
Action Ideas
- What evidence suggests a pressure or imbalance?
- What small actions could help (monitoring, restoration, behaviour change)?
- How will we uphold tikanga and community partnerships?