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Honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi:

We affirm tino rangatiratanga of iwi, hapū and whānau as kaitiaki of this whenua. The perspectives, approaches, needs, and aspirations of tangata whenua are embedded in the philosophy and approach to land and soil management.

Ecological Wisdom:

We must respect land and soil as part of the ecosystems we rely on. Soil ecosystems have intrinsic value, and humanity needs to steward the natural world by understanding and working within the carrying capacity of the land.

Social Responsibility:

The need for equity in the sustainable use of land and soil resources is acknowledged.