Te Tiriti o Waitangi
The Treaty of Waitangi
Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi), is a foundational document representing the agreement between Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti. Meeting our obligations and upholding the partnership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi is necessary if we are to realise the overall aims of: Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, He Korowai Oranga: Māori Health Strategy; and our Te Toi Huarewa health strategy. All of which aim to ensure positive and fair health experiences for all, so everyone can flourish.
We will do this by working together (mahi tahi), in true partnership, for transformational change.
Our Expression of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Priority and Commitment
Whai Mana
Equity
We will continue to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi Articles and Principles as the most important equity tool and framework for monitoring the Crown’s responsibility to ensure Tangata Whenua rights to wellbeing and health. We will develop structure and processes to support health equity work.
Whai Ora
quality healthcare
We are motivated and committed to reducing and eliminating inequities and improving wellbeing and health outcomes. We will focus on practical and realistic improvements, by looking at new ways, through best practice and including Māori knowledge and worldviews.
We will work alongside Tangata Whenua, Tangata Tiriti, our provider networks, and stakeholders to achieve health equity. This enables a more concerted and collective approach to working together. Tangata Whenua will be the decision-makers in their aspirations for their wellness and health.
Whai Rangatiratanga
sustainability
We will create an organisational culture of equity to ensure sustainability in all our efforts to address inequities, knowing that when focus shifts, improvement gains can be lost. This will include prioritising investments, policy development, service planning and provision, cultural safety, evidence-based research, data with soul, evaluation, and shared decision-making.
Whai Ihi
passion
We value the principles of whanaungatanga (relationships), manaakitanga (respect), mana motuhake (autonomy), and whai ihi (passion) which are key for Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti to flourish.
We recognise the importance of mana whenua and respect their ahi kā, tikanga, kawa, and authority in the region. We will protect te reo me ōna tikanga as key determinants for mauri ora. We will remove any structures, biases, and barriers to achieve this.
Tūngia te ururua, kia tupu whakaritorito te tupu o te harakeke.
Clear the undergrowth so that the new shoots of the flax will grow.
We cannot do this alone. We rely and thrive on authentic partnerships and relationships, from governance to front-line services and community voice.
We are motivated and committed to enabling people to protect their own health and wellbeing, eliminating inequity, and improving health outcomes. We firmly believe whānau, hapū, and iwi must lead, determine, and guide pathways to living long and healthy lives today and for generations to come.
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