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Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi:

Kaitiakitanga, led by tangata whenua, should guide human relationships with the sea, ensuring that it is better cared for. Māori regard all life forms within Te Ao Tūroa as taonga that require appropriate consideration through kawa and tikanga. 

Ecological Wisdom:

Protecting the mauri, mana, and tapu - the intrinsic vitality, potency, and sanctity of the ocean and of all who dwell within and around it - is fundamental to the enduring life-support system of planet Earth.  

Social Responsibility:

We should equitably provide for the sustainable livelihoods and recreational and spiritual opportunities valued by New Zealanders that healthy oceans and coasts offer.

Appropriate Decision-Making:

A range of interests at both local and national levels must guide decisions concerning coastal and marine management. Decisions must include consideration of the needs of future generations and of the wider environment and ecology.