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Like all Aucklanders, Māori Indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand. Māori incorporates mana whenua and mataawaka. want to live in warm and secure homes. Māori want their homes to support the way they live and the activities they associate with a prosperous quality of life, especially culture, education and employment. Connectivity in terms of transport and technology are equally as important.
Having options for papakāinga Settlement or village on communal Māori land. or whānau Extended family, family group, a familiar term of address to a number of people. Also the primary economic unit of traditional Māori society.-oriented housing that reflect te ao Māori, and support the ability to extend manaakitanga The process of showing respect, hospitality, generosity and care for others. and strengthen whanaungatanga Relationship, kinship, sense of family connection. A relationship through shared experiences and working together which provides people with a sense of belonging., is important.
Many Māori in Auckland live in homes that do not meet these aspirations. Housing choices can be limited by:
Māori have experienced particular housing stresses over many years. Housing-related services therefore need to be responsive and innovative in meeting Māori needs.
Ways to address this could include: