Self-determination, empowerment, respectfulness, being proactive, taking ownership. Keeping whānau well informed and actively involved in care planning. Meeting each whānau/family's cultural needs. 

How you care for each other, the well-being of your community, engaging with one another and maintaining strong relationships.

The concept of guardianship, for the sky, the sea, and the land. A kaitiaki is a guardian, and the process and practices of protecting and looking after the environment are referred to as kaitiakitanga.

Tika: truth, correctness, directness, justice, fairness, righteousness, Pono: to be true, valid, honest, genuine, sincere, Aroha: affection, sympathy, charity, compassion, love, empathy.