Our principles, our kaupapa

NGĀ POU - FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENTS

TE MANA O TE MAUNGA

This aspiration is about recognising, promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of the Maunga and his status as a tupuna. By doing this we:

Recognise Taranaki as an Ancestor
Enhance and maintain holistic wellbeing of Taranaki
Provide for an integrated approach to the governance and management of Taranaki Maunga and his health and wellbeing
Develop a ‘Whole of Mountain Strategy for Taranaki
Involve iwi, the Crown, government and community in the governance and management of Taranaki
Develop a set of values to encompass the natural environment and features of the Maunga and the interrelationship of all people with Taranaki Maunga, and include these values in the deed of settlement and legislation.

TE MANA O TE KĀHUI

This aspiration recognises and provides for the mana and relationship of Ngā Iwi o Taranaki to out ancestor by:

Recognising the relationship of Ngā iwi o Taranaki and Taranaki Maunga in the Deed and Legislation
Inclusion of Iwi values in the Deed and Legislation
Providing for Iwi participation in governance and management decision making
Supporting a ‘Whole of Mountain’ strategy covering any activity on Taranaki Maunga
Resourcing to be able to discharge responsibilities and obligations

These values will provide context to the status of Taranaki and provide guidance to relevant decision makers. They will also require people exercising functions and powers relating to Taranaki, or activities on Taranaki that affect Taranaki, to give appropriate consideration to the values and status of Taranaki when exercising such functions and powers. This obligation will affect central government agencies as well as local authorities.

KAUPAPA | OUR PRINCIPLES

Mana Motuhake | Authority

The principle of Mana motuhake means having respect for the mana and autonomy of each iwi and their roles and responsibility

Te Tirohangaroa | Looking Forward

Te Tirohangaroa is about looking forward and getting results that will benefit our maunga, his people, and our wider communities. It’s about the recognition that ongoing commitment by all those who have a shared affinity to him, protect and care for him.

Mahi Tahi | Collaboration

This principle encourages all who are involved, to work hard in the spirit of co-operation whilst recognising and enhancing unity of purpose and direction. It’s about having a sense of shared purpose, flexibility and a willingness to work efficiently.

Manaakitanga | Reciprocity

Manaakitanga emphasises the need to act in a way that enhances the mana of each iwi and their uri through the expression of generosity, care, respect and reciprocity.

Kia Tika, Kia Pono | Transparency

Being open, honest and transparent enables us to act in goodwill and respect for each other. It’s about ensuring meaningful and open communication so that we can best support each other on this journey

He Kawa Tupua | Aspirations

He Kawa Tupua is the framework that outlines the aspirations Nga Iwi o Taranaki are seeking redress for regarding our grievances with the Crown over Taranaki Maunga. Our aspirations and supporting elements are guided by our principles.