Te Ao Matihiko / Te Hapori Matihiko
- Te Ao Matihiko serves Māori and their whānau in the digital, innovation and technology sectors and their aspirations for success.
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi is Aotearoa/NZ’s founding partnership agreement for the “peaceful coexistence of both Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti and a commitment that they will each retain their identity.” We are led by the intent of te Tiriti o Waitangi in all that we do and we act in the best interests of Tangata Whenua to realise the aspirations of our tūpuna.
- Being tiriti-led means that we are unwavering in our pursuit of equitable access and participation for Māori in digital and tech and we staunchly advocate for a thriving Māori economy. We seek to establish a legacy of intergenerational leadership and entrepreneurial opportunities for our tamariki mokopuna, future-proofing the industry for Māori success.
- We honour our responsibilities as māngai for the Māori communities we serve by actively holding the line and those we work with to account to protect our mana motuhake and the intent of te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ko te Tiriti o Waitangi te papa pounamu.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi is the foundation of all that we do.
Tiriti-led practice means we:
Article 1: Kāwanatanga
Honourable Governance
- ensure those we work alongside are tiriti-honouring.
- act as a māngai and advocate for Māori aspirations and success.
- are an Uara Māori led organisation.
- seek to establish pathways to leadership for Māori in digital and tech
Article 2: Rangatiratanga
Māori Self-Determination
- embed tikanga and
kawa into our
everyday practice. - honour the tikanga
and kawa of mana
whenua in the places
we work. - incorporate re-indigenisation criteria as measures of success, promoting Māori succeeding
Article 3: Ōritetanga
Equity
- recognise the diverse nature of Māori and not make assumptions or generalisations.
- are inclusive of diversity and seek to empower the marginalised.
- actively support the
revitalisation of te
reo Māori. - are aware of the
issues facing Māori in
digital and tech and
advocate on their
behalf.
Article 4: Ritenga Māori Declaration
Religious & Spiritual Freedom
- actively protect and revitalise te reo me ōna tikanga Māori, hītori Māori, pūrākau, kōrero tuku iho, and mātauranga Māori.
- protect & be inclusive of mātauranga associated with Māori spirituality and Atua Māori; respectfully, and appropriately.
