Māori Value Report: Whanaungatanga
Develop vibrant communities: A region that caters for diverse Māori lifestyles and experiences
Relationships and connections are central to Māori and Māori wellbeing. Whanaungatanga is about forming and maintaining relationships and strengthening ties between kin and communities. This value is the essential glue that binds people together, providing the foundation for a sense of unity, belonging and cohesion.
Key Indicators
Cultural
Whanaungatanga is a cornerstone of Māori cultural expression and is a vital key that unlocks connections to Māori whakapapa and cultural identity.
Cultural initiatives funding
Māori cultural capability and capacity
Social
Whanaungatanga contributes to people’s sense of connection and safety. The more connected people are in their communities, the safer whānau and individuals feel, and the more people will thrive.
Internet accessibility
Environmental
As Mana Whenua, Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau have a unique relationship with the land here. Through Whanaungatanga, significant importance is placed on safeguarding the environment, ensuring sustainability, growth and support for future generations.
Māori sites of cultural significance
Economic
Whanaungatanga equips Māori whānau and rangatahi with the skills required to realise economic opportunities, now and in the future.
Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) Rates
Māori qualifications in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
We discuss in detail how whanaungatanga is currently being supported in Tāmaki Makaurau, looking at learning of Te Reo Māori, watching Māori TV, participating in kapa haka, sports, and Māori festivals.