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Care:

Children have the best opportunities in life when their whānau can provide them with aroha and emotional and material support. All children should be connected with their whānau, surrounded by love and respect, generosity and care, and have every opportunity to be healthy.

Honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi:

Tamariki Māori have the right to be respected as tangata whenua and effective systems should be in place for their benefit. Their contribution should be recognised and encouraged and their culture allowed to thrive.

Ecological Wisdom:

Children and future generations should all have access to clean air and water, safe food and thriving ecosystems.

Social Responsibility:

Government has a crucial role in supporting parents and other caregivers in providing for their children, and in creating policies that put children first. The Government has a responsibility to protect the rights of marginalized and disadvantaged children.