Te Puāwaitanga ō te Tātai

​Action areas

From a  te ao Māori The Māori world, or the Māori world view.  perspective, we need to consider  equity The quality of being fair.  and fairness from the perspective of nature, place and people. Recognising the rights and interests of nature, place and people from a whole living systems perspective is critical.

Mana whenua Hapū and iwi with ancestral relationships to certain areas in Tāmaki Makaurau where they exercise customary authority.  have used the term  taurite equitable, balanced , that speaks to the reciprocal obligations and responsibilities of restoring and maintaining balance and harmony of those symbiotic  whakapapa Genealogy that links Māori to their ancestors.  relationships between, nature, people and place, including past, present and future generations.

Ngā Mahi a te Ora / Well-being activities

Address issues of equity and equality for Māori and in particular  tamariki Children. ,  rangatahi Youth, younger generation.  and  whānau hauā Families with disability challenges. .

• Actively reduce Māori disparities.
• Acknowledge, confront and address institutional/ systemic racism.
• Address the inequality of the capability and capacity of mana whenua to practically express their  kaitiakitanga Guardianship, including stewardship; the processes and practices of looking after the environment.  obligations and responsibilities across Tāmaki Makaurau.
• Ensure Māori communities effectively respond and participate in council decision-making processes.

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