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AGRI 602

He Kai Kei Aku Rika: Integrating Agriculture, Maori World Views, and Governance

Course overview

This course will investigate Māori worldviews, case studies of successful Māori food systems considering agrifood production, policy frameworks and governance structures impacting Māori land management, and consultation and collaboration with Māori/takata whenua.

Course information

Available semesters January Summer School 2026
Credits 20
Domestic fees $1,569.00
Recommended Preparation

AGRI 601 - Future Ethical and Sustainable Agriculture

What you will learn

  1. Critique the integration of Māori worldviews and environmental reciprocity within agricultural systems.
  2. Critically compare Māori food system case studies with local or global agricultural practices.
  3. Evaluate the impact of policy frameworks and governance structures on Māori land management within the context of Māori food system case studies. 
  4. Construct strategies for effective consultation and collaboration with Māori/takata whenua in food system decision making.

Course examiners

chrystal oconnor

Chrystal O'Connor

Lecturer

Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences

chrystal.oconnor@lincoln.ac.nz