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Whenua:

Whenua provides Māori both a cultural and economic base. The effects of colonisation and Tiriti breaches have disconnected generations of Māori from their land and opportunities to sustain their whānau. Hoki Whenua Mai is central to restoring Māori cultural, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

We recognise that tāngata whaikaha/whānau hauā, including tangata turi, face additional barriers (physical, linguistic and more) in nurturing connection to whenua, marae and culture, which need to be addressed.

We support the mutually agreed resolution of, and restitution for, all outstanding historical and contemporary breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and acknowledge a Crown obligation to prevent ongoing and further breaches, including degradation of our environment and the loss of biodiversity.