Ō mātou uara | Our organisational values

Our four values represent and underpin who we are and what we stand for (see figure 3). Our values help us to align our daily actions with a common purpose and a shared understanding of what should guide our behaviour. Our people are committed to living our values.

Figure 3: Our organisational values

Manaaki

We care about the wellbeing and success of people.

This design is the interconnected relationship of the organisation and the community. The koru are reflections of one another.

Whānau

We are inclusive and build a sense of belonging and place.

The koru and puhoro are symbols of the strength of whānau and whakapapa. The mangōpare design in the middle is the common thread that binds us to Papatoānuku.

Mahi tahi

We work together, making a difference for communities.

This design comes from rauru, a design that can reflect the separation of Ranginui and Papatoānuku as a result of their children working together.

Tika me te pono

We do the right thing with integrity.

This design depicts a maunga, the sense of a higher purpose and responsibility of the organisation to be honest and trustworthy. The bindings of the maunga are the many threads needed to achieve this.