Phase 3 | Years 7–8 Social Sciences & Enterprise

Mānuka Enterprise: The Honey Economy

From bush to business: Exploring the Māori economy through Mānuka honey, sustainability, and global trade.

Whakataukī | Traditional Wisdom

“Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.”

With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.

Collaboration and shared resources create prosperity for everyone. Economy is about community well-being.

The Big Idea | Te Kaupapa Mātāmua

Business isn't just about money. For Māori, enterprise is evaluated against the Triple Bottom Line: Tangata (People), Taiao (Environment), and Ōhanga (Economy). In this unit, students explore the booming Mānuka honey industry to understand how we can create value while protecting our natural environment.

🧺 Ngā Rauemi Katoa | All Resources in this Collection

Lesson 1: The Mānuka Plant

Flora ID, rongoā medicinal properties, and UMF science.

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Lesson 2: Te Pī — Pollination & Beekeeping

Ecosystem pollination, colony structures, and varroa threats.

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Lesson 3: The Māori Economy

Triple bottom line, communal land trusts, and tikanga business.

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Lesson 4: Enterprise Creation

Product branding, provenance storytelling, packaging & pricing.

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Lesson 5: Global Trade & Export

Global supply chains, counterfeit prevention, and IP protection.

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Cash Crop Research Guide

Research guide for honey enterprise and agricultural production.

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Cash Crop Poster Checklist

Evaluation checklist for enterprise marketing presentations.

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