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TOPIS Specialist Areas refer to the different aspects of sustainable land development of Hua Parakore as appropriate to our members and their specific work practices and philosophies.
Our Specialist Areas are combined into four main categories and each area has a Project Co-ordinator who is a representative of the TOPIS management team. All areas have a degree of autonomy and are free to carry on with their own programmes and are expected to provide reports on a regular basis as this helps to keep the membership informed and up to date with new and fresh ideas and also helps to develop new products and/or services. Some members are involved in more than one area.
TOPIS Specialist Areas focus on the following areas Nga Tikanga, Taiao, Roopu Ahu Whenua and Nga Kararehe.
Nga Tikanga
Maori Philosophy...
Project Coordinator is Peter Harrison. Peter has been a member for nine years and is well grounded with historical elements of Maori Tikanga practises and Matauranga (knowledge) Maori. This area covers Tikanga Maori areas such as Maramataka, pest, native flora, holistic health, Maori crafts and arts and Rongoa Maori.
Taiao
Environmental...
Project Coordinator is still to be decided. This area covers environmental areas such as worm farming, aquacutlure, waste management, Te Kohanga mo nga Taonga (permaculture and landscaping), trees and eco tourism.
Roopu Ahu Whenua (RAW)
Fresh Produce...
Project Coordinator is Geneva Hildreth. Geneva has been a member for over nine years and shares many years experience in organic farming. This area focuses on education and growing techniques for commercial production and covers areas such as fruit/vege, flowers, bees, essential oils, herbs and timber crops. The area is also in the process of developing the RAW business plan for further area development.
Nga Kararehe
Livestock...
Project Coordinator is Percy Tipene. Percy has been a member since TOPIS establishment. Percy is the current chairman for Te Waka Kai Ora and also has extensive skills in Iwi facilitation and business mentoring. This area is presently in the process of refining the livestock certification process for beef, chicken, pig and sheep.
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