An evaluation found that Ka Ora te Whenua, Ka Ora te Whānau has provided a pathway to flourishing māra on four marae. Whilst Ka Ora te Whenua, Ka Ora te Whānau is still in the early stages of the physical development of the māra kai, qualitative analysis highlights a range of positive outcomes related to whānau, whenua, and whakapapa. Key outcome themes include: • Whānau– The project is fostering whanaungatanga through collaborative decision-making and planning. It's developing mahi tahi, a collective work ethic and cooperation among whānau members. The excitement of the māra kai is bringing whānau together. • Kaitiakitanga– Whānau are asserting their role as kaitiaki by establishing values for māra kai that align with kaitiakitanga • Mātauranga– The project is providing spaces of connection to and transmission of mātauranga, reo and tikanga and opportunities to revitalise traditional māra kai knowledge • Rangatiratanga– The project is increasing whānau self-reliance, self-sufficiency, and dependence on te taiao while reducing reliance on a capitalist economic and supermarket food system. The māra kai are becoming a symbol of rangatiratanga and mana whenua • Hauora– Outcomes align with Te Whare Tapa Whā, Sir Mason Durie’s (1985) framework of physical, social, spiritual and mental wellbeing in te ao Māori

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