14 LIVING WITH NATURE / TIAKI TAIAO, TIAKI TANGATA
OUR WAY NGĀ MĀTĀPONO
What we say and do will express our core values and mindset.
Kaitiakitanga We are effective stewards of Te Māra a Tāne, the sanctuary valley, its halo and our resources.
Manaakitanga We welcome all, share our love of nature with enthusiasm and generosity, and value our supporters.
Hāporitanga We call on and value active input from all parts of the community.
Mātauranga We wisely develop and use our understandings of people and our natural world.
Kotahitanga We work in a collaborative movement of communities and organisations, sharing our experiences, and valuing others’ insights.