1st October 2018
A kaupapa Māori Zero Waste initiative seeks to eliminate rubbish on marae, in kura and kōhanga reo in Whanganui and the
Manawatū with the appointment of Aroha Paranihi-Beckham (Whanganui, Tūwharetoa, Kai Tahi, Ngā Puhi) as a waste advisor
for the Para Kore programme.
“I am very excited to support marae, kōhanga reo, kura and community organisations in our rohe. Together we can do so
much for our environment. Our journey towards Zero Waste is all about looking after Papatūānuku. I have an extremely
diverse background. The one commonality in all the roles I have been involved in through my lifetime leads back to the
holistic wellness of individuals, whānau, hapū, iwi, and our environment – te taiao (the environment)” says Para Kore
kaiārahi (waste advisor) Aroha Paranihi-Beckham.
“Para Kore, which means Zero Waste, is a call to action that aims to end the current take, make, and dispose mentality
that we have now become accustomed to. In its simplest form it is Kaitiakitanga in practice, caring for Ranginui and
Papatūānuku. Across Aotearoa, over 300 marae, kura, kōhanga reo and community organisations are already working towards
Zero Waste. Now it is our turn in in Whanganui and the Manawatū to make a difference.”
“Ko te kaupapa o Para Kore, he kaupapa ārahi i a tātau ki te hoki atu ki ngā tikanga a kui mā a koro mā, arā, te mahi
māra, te kohi kai, me ngā mahinga kai o mua.”
The Para Kore programme receives generous financial support from the Manawatū District Council, Rangitikei District
Council, Palmerston North City Council, Rangitane ki Tamaki nui a Rua, Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki - Ngāti Apa, Whanganui
District Council, Ngā Tangata Tiaki o Whanganui. Aroha Paranihi-Beckham can be contacted on 021 635447 or aroha@parakore.maori.nz
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