The following terms are intended to provide an insight into Maori concepts and how they would align to this policy. The
terms are a guide only and should not be interpreted as absolute definitions.
Ahikaa
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The continuous unbroken occupation of land by whanau, hapu or iwi over successive generations. |
Kaitiakitanga
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The shared individual and collective responsibilities of whanau, hapu and iwi to care, maintain, manage and protect
taonga (tangible and intangible) within their territorial domain. |
Kawa
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The specific protocols and processes that particular hapu or iwi engage to formalise encounters with others. Kawa varies
amongst hapu and iwi, however, the kawa of the hosts will take precedence and will govern proceedings. |
Kawanatanga
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The authority of Auckland City Council to provide local government for all constituents of Auckland City. This authority
is derived from the Crown’s authority to govern New Zealand through the Local Government Act 1974 and other Acts of Parliament. |
Mana Whenua
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The acknowledged authority, that a particular whanau, hapu or iwi has over a particular area. This authority affords whanau,
hapu and iwi rights as kaitiaki and obligations to manaki. It also infers the obligation of other groups to negotiate or consult
for access rights to land and resources. |
Manaakitanga
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The expression and responsibility inherent to the mana of encounter or engagement as in the reciprocal relationships between
host and visitor. |
Oritetanga
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The rights that have been determined as a result of negotiation and principles of equity, democracy and citizenship. |
Tangata Whenua
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Refers to the ‘local or home people’ of a defined territory. This relationship with the land is determined through
genealogical ties and long occupation of that territory. |
Tangihana
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The particular funeral rites practiced by Maori, whereby the deceased is acknowledged and farewelled, and the family of
the deceased are recognised and supported during their time of loss. The process allows people to begin to work through the
realities of grief, loss and mourning. All current and proposed activities on a marae are suspended until the completion of
the tangihana. |
Taonga Tuku Iho
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The tangible and intangible resources or treasures that are important to the cultural heritage of Tangata Whenua, Taurahere
and the wider community. |
Taurahere
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The association of Maori individuals or groups who join together to fulfil a common purpose or goal, that share similar
aspirations and who either live outside their tribal territories or are urban based. |
Tikanga
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The protocols used to guide and reinforce Maori values and
practices. |
Whakapapa
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Relates to the genealogy, not only of people but all things. It is the relationships to and between all elements tangible
and intangible, such as matter and energy, the universe, the gods, people and other forms of life. |
Whanaungatanga
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Is the matrix of relationships determined through genealogical connections and through developing close ties between
individuals and groups. |
