Te ao Māori The Māori world, or the Māori world view.explains the natural order of things or our place in the world.
It acknowledges the relationship between our natural environment and people, and our deep dependence on the environment for wellbeing and prosperity.
Te ao Māori concepts such as kaitiakitanga Guardianship, including stewardship; the processes and practices of looking after the environment., rangatiratanga There are two components: 1. chieftainship, right to exercise authority, chiefly autonomy, chiefly authority, ownership, leadership of a social group, domain of the rangatira, noble birth, attributes of a chief. 2. kingdom, realm, sovereignty, principality, self-determination, self-management - connotations extending the original meaning of the word resulting from Bible and Treaty of Waitangi translations., whanaungatanga Relationship, kinship, sense of family connection. A relationship through shared experiences and working together which provides people with a sense of belonging. and manaakitanga The process of showing respect, hospitality, generosity and care for others. offer Auckland an integrated approach to protecting and enhancing our treasured environments for ourselves and for future generations.
Embedding these concepts into our thinking and decision-making supports a focus on the connection between the natural environment and people.
Mana whenua Hapū and iwi with ancestral relationships to certain areas in Tāmaki Makaurau where they exercise customary authority., through whakapapa Genealogy that links Māori to their ancestors., are related to all living and non-living things in the natural world. They:
For Māori, the expression of kaitiakitanga is a fundamental concept linked to caring for the environment for future generations.
Mana whenua have a unique relationship with the natural environment as kaitiaki Trustee, custodian, guardian.. They are active guardians who protect and care for the environment.
Māori hold an enduring relationship with the land, marine and freshwater environments and have deep and valuable knowledge. Māori knowledge and knowledge systems are known as mātauranga Māori.
Mātauranga Māori knowledge and expertise. is located and stored in the land, landmarks, and waters. It is based on generations of place and nature-based observations and experiences.
It continually evolves and expands, and comes in a variety of forms that include:
Integrating a Māori worldview provides us with a new way of thinking about the natural environment, te taiao.
Integrating te ao Māori values and concepts into our daily lives, behaviours and decisions is a positive way to ensure we protect and enhance the mauri Life principle, life force, vital essence. The essential quality and vitality of a being or entity. of the natural environment.
For more information read the Māori identity and wellbeing outcome.
