Honouring Te Tiriti
Te Tiriti Partnership
Iwi-Māori leadership and partnership approaches honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in primary care.
Collaborative Aotearoa is committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all our mahi. We support iwi-Māori leadership within takiwa and work to ensure that primary care services genuinely serve the needs of Māori whānau and communities.
Our work is guided by Te Tiriti principles and we actively seek to partner with Māori organisations, support Māori health workforce development, and address the systemic inequities that impact Māori health outcomes.
Our Commitment
Te Tiriti Principles
Tino Rangatiratanga
Supporting Māori self-determination and leadership in health service design and delivery.
Partnership
Working alongside iwi and Māori organisations as equal partners, not just stakeholders.
Active Protection
Actively working to address inequities and protect Māori health outcomes.
Equity
Ensuring equitable outcomes for Māori across all aspects of primary care.
Options
Supporting Māori choice in how and where they receive care.
Our Values
Grounded in Te Ao Māori
Our organisational values are grounded in te ao Māori principles:
Manaakitanga
Respect for all
Whakapono
Trust and integrity
Kaitiakitanga
Guardianship
Poipoia
Nurturing care
Pūkengatanga
Excellence
Oritetanga
Equity
Māori Representation in Governance
Our governance structure includes Māori leadership, with trustees and board members who bring deep expertise in hauora Māori and ensure our work honours Te Tiriti commitments.
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