The organisation is driven by our strategic vision and mission statements. These encourage us to always look forward and to strive for the well-being of whānau in Heretaunga.
Vision Statement
Te Haaro o te Kaahu ki Tuawhakarere
See beyond the horizon - our future
The moemoea (vision) of Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is derived
from the above whakatauaki which alludes to the view of the hawk as
it flies over Heretaunga.
Our vision beyond the horizon for Māori in Heretaunga is:
Healthy and vibrant whānau who:
Have access to choice and
opportunity
Are living throughout our rohe in healthy and safe
environments
Feel a strong sense of identity, connection and community
Are equipped to lead prosperous and productive lives
Are proud of and enriched by their culture
Are in control of their lives
Heretaunga ararau
Heretaunga haukunui
Heretaunga haaro te Kaahu
Heretaunga takoto noa
Heretaunga of a hundred pathways (diversity)
Heretaunga of the life-giving waters (fertility)
Heretaunga - the true beauty of which can only be seen through the
eyes of the hawk
This whakatauaki reminds us to maintain an expansive, holistic
and forward looking view in all that we undertake. It
also reminds us of the beauty and abundance of the rich landscape
and the multiple pathways, and choices that presents to all of
us.
Mission Statement
Mauri ora ki te mana Māori o Heretaunga
To uplift the well-being of Heretaunga Māori
This will be achieved by developing Heretaungatanga through
gathering our whānau and alliances:
Whakahuihuinga - Bringing people together
Whakapapa - Developing a sense of connection,
identity, place and belonging
Whakawhanaungatanga - Actively forging our kinship
bonds and connections
Turangawaewae - Developing a sense of belonging, a
right to stand and be heard
That we may move together as one - Kotahitanga:
Whakahonohono - Uplifting and supporting one
another
Whakanuinga - Aggregating our resources
Kotahitanga - Actively forging unity of voice,
purpose and action
Whakamana - Building a profile that upholds our
mana
Whakatakoto Tikanga -
Planning
Whakamua/ Whakatu - Projecting ourselves forward
and upwards into the future
In a manner befitting our ancestry:
Aroha - The extension of love and warmth to
all
Manaakitia - The extension of hospitality,
reciprocity and respect
Tautoko - Providing support
Kaitiakitanga - Custodianship
Wairuatanga - Maintaining our spiritual
connections
