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Kaitiakitanga:

Humans must interact with other animals in ways that support resilience and ecosystem health. Indigenous species and ecosystems are essential for maintaining supporting ecological balance so [they] must be paramount, with their interests prioritised over invasive species.

Mōhiotanga: 

Humans have an ethical obligation to make informed decisions on behalf of animals, drawing on the best available knowledge of their needs and behaviours. Tikanga and mātauranga Māori must be upheld alongside the evolutionary history and ecology of animals.