Want to Work With Us?

There are a few ways you can get involved depending on your area of focus and interest.

Whānau, Hapū, and Māori Communitie

  • Start or support an Ocean Garden in your rohe
  • Share your knowledge with our research team
  • Join local restoration efforts on land and sea

Scientists & Philanthropic Allies

  • Collaborate on marine data and ecosystem design
  • Uplift dual knowledge systems and sponsor tools
  • Support community science and learning hubs

Policymakers & Government Partners

  • Fund Māori-led restoration and food systems
  • Support policy aligned with mātauranga Māori
  • Help amplify and integrate local research

Youth & Future Generations

  • Dive into our education programs
  • Learn to lead as a young guardian
  • Join creative storytelling and restoration days
Interested in donating? Reach out to us directly via email or our submission form. We’d love to kōrero!
office@mohimohimoana.nz
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Ngāti Wai (The Water People)

"Ko ngā mana katoa o Ngāti Wai kei te wai, i ngā taniwha me ō rātou manawa.” — Morere Piripi, kaumātua of Ngāti Wai"
“All the mana of Ngāti Wai comes from the sea — from its guardian taniwha and their spiritual force.”
— Translation by Witi McMath