Kaitiakitanga definition

Kaitiakitanga means the exercise of guardianship; and, in relation to a resource, includes the ethic of stewardship based on the nature of the resource itself.”
Kaitiakitanga means guardianship, ‘Mana’ means honour, ‘Manaakitanga’ means caring for other through support and respect
Kaitiakitanga means the exercise of guardianship; and in relation to any fisheries resources, includes the concept of stewardship based on the nature of the resources, as exercised by the appropriate tchakat henu/tangata whenua in accordance with tikane/tikanga of Moriori/Maori; and

Examples of Kaitiakitanga in a sentence

  • Kaitiakitanga Promoting guardianship of all things Māori that hold spiritual and cultural significance in our tikanga practices including te reo Māori.

  • By way of example, this includes but not exclusively, resource management policies and plans; • Having particular regard to the expressed interests of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Tāmaki-nui-a-Rua within their ▇▇▇▇ in the management and development of resources by recognising and providing for Kaitiakitanga; and recognising the Treaty of Waitangi and its principles.

  • Kaitiakitanga Wairuatanga Uphold the desire of our communities to have good health.


More Definitions of Kaitiakitanga

Kaitiakitanga means the exercise of guardianship by the tangata whenua of an area in accordance with tikanga Maori in relation to natural and physical resources; and includes the ethic of stewardship