Local government changes – impacts for mana whenua, Māori and Te Tiriti
Mana whenua and regional councils have worked over decades to develop strong relationships to support shared decision-making particularly around environmental management to ensure positive outcomes for us all.
These relationships, and Māori input, are now at risk under the government’s proposed local government and RMA reforms. These reforms include getting rid of regional governance including Te Tiriti partnerships.
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Who is Tiriti Action Group Pōneke?
Tiriti Action Group – Pōneke is a community group who supports actions for rangatiratanga, kotahitanga and justice in Te Upoko o te Ika (Wellington city and Hutt Valley). We operate under the korowai of mana whenua (Te Kotahitanga o Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika).
Our principles
- To act in honour of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni
- To work in partnership with and be guided by mana whenua
- To conduct the mahi of this committee under the tikanga o Te Kahu o te Raukura
- To be independent from political parties.
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Code of Conduct
We’re gathered under Te Kahu o Te Raukura – the cloak of aroha, peace and honour laid by Te Kotahitanga o Taranaki Whānui as mana whenua. Everyone is asked to uphold these values.
Help spread the word
Download the posters, pamphlets and placards from our resources page to support a Tiriti centric Aotearoa. Tell all your friends, family and networks.
You can get your own Together for Te Tiriti placard here.
We want our actions to showcase the incredibly diverse support for Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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