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Nga Paiaka Matua are a set of principle values that guide and inform the way in which we as Rangiwhakaturia and Taitapu see the world. Our decisions will be guided by these principles and will permeate throughout everything we do. These are our principle roots, the very roots that keep us well grounded and enable us to collectively withstand the challenges and issues of today and tomorrow

 

Our Vision

He whanau pakari, He hapu ora

Strong whanau, a vibrant hapu

 

Our Mission

Kia tautoko ake i nga whanau me to ratou whai i te panekiretanga

To support and nurture whanau in their pursuit of excellence

 

Manaakitanga

care for, entertain, show respect, hospitality

Manaakitanga is behaviour that acknowledges the mana of others as having equal or greater importance than ones own, through the expression of aroha, hospitality, generosity and mutual respect. In doing so all are elevated and status is enhanced, building unity through the act of giving. The hapū will endeavour to express manaakitanga towards all others both Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu and non Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu taking care not to trample on their mana, while clearly defining our own

Rangatiratanga

chief, landlord, team manager, noble

Rangatiratanga is the expression of the attributes of a rangatira (the weaving of the people together) including humility, leadership by example, generosity, altruism , diplomacy and knowledge of benefit to the people.
It is our right as descendents of Rangiwhakaturia and Taitapu to be the architects and designers of what our future will look like, defining where our futures lie. As a hapu, rangatiratanga is reflected in the promotion of self-determination for Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu, and an expression of the rights defined by Mana Atua, Mana Tupuna and Mana Whenua

Whanaungatanga

relationship, kinship

Whanaungatanga underpins the social organisation of Ngati Rangiwhakaturia and Taitapu and includes rights and privileges, obligations and responsibilities consistent with being part of the collective. It is the principle which binds individuals to the wider group and affirms the value of the collective. Whanaungatanga is inter- dependence with each other and recognition that w� the people are our wealth

Kotahitanga

accord, coalition, solidarity, union

Kotahitanga is the principle of unity of purpose and direction. It is the collective commitment to a set of principles that guide us in our decision making so we may be of one heart and one mind. It is demonstrated through the achievement of harmony and moving as one. All are encouraged to make a contribution, to have their say and then together a consensus is reached

 

Wairuatanga

spirit, soul, quintessence

This is reflected in the belief that there is a spiritual existence alongside the physical. It is expressed through the intimate connection of the people to our maunga, awa, moana and marae, and to tupuna and atua. These connections are affirmed through knowledge and understanding of atua Maori must be maintained and nourished towards the achievement of well-ness. It is central to the everyday lives of the Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu people and is integral to the way Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu view the world

Mana Whenua

territorial rights, power from the land - power associated with possession and occupation of tribal land

Mana whenua is the principle which defines Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu by the land occupied by right of ancestral claim. It defines turangawaewae and �kaip�, the places where you belong, where you count, where you are important and where you can contribute, Mana Whenua is essential for Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu well-being. The places Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu find ourselves, our strength and our energy are where Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu have mana whenua. Once grounded to the land and home, Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu are able to participate in society in a positive, productive manner

 

Kaitiakitanga

guard, caretaker, trustee

Kaitiakitanga embraces the spiritual and cultural guardianship of Te Ao Marama, a responsibility derived from whakapapa. Kaitiakitanga entails an active exercise of responsibility in a manner beneficial to resources and the welfare of the people. It promotes the growth and development of the Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu people in all spheres of our livelihood so that we can anticipate a future of living in good health and in reasonable prosperity. It is about preserving and maintaining the hapū so we can continue to fulfill our obligations and duties to each other and our environment

Mana Tupuna/Whakapapa

ancestral rights/genealogy

Mana Tupuna is that which defines who Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu are as a people. It is the bridge which links us to our ancestors, which defines our heritage, gives us the stories which define our place in this world

Our whakapapa defines our identity, it is who we are, our genetic footprint. It is our history and from whom we descend. It is also our present, our here and now and what our obligations are to those who come after us

It is from our mana tupuna and whakapapa that we are rewarded with particular rights and privileges however these principles also have clear responsibilities and obligations founded on the notion of reciprocity

Te Reo Tupuna

Ancestral language

Te Reo o Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu is the cornerstone of all that is Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu. Accelerating the revival of te reo o Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu is a central focus of our hapū. Our reo is the medium through which we of Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu express our view of the world. The survival of our hapu and the uniqueness of our Ngati Rangiwhakaturiatanga & Taitaputanga will be enhanced through the maintenance of te reo o Ngati Rangiwhakaturia & Taitapu