Tai Whenua, Tai Tangata, Tai Ao

Tai Whenua, Tai Tangata, Tai Ao is our iwi environmental management planning document which sets out the views and expectations of Te Atiawa regarding environmental resource management within the tribal rohe (tribal area).  It provides a basis for engagement with Te Atiawa and its hapū on a broad range of environmental and resource management issues. This an expression of rangatiratanga (right to exercise authority) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship) from ngā uri o Te Atiawa (descendants of Te Atiawa) over the environmental and cultural resources within our Te Atiawa iwi rohe.   

Tai Whenua, Tai Tangata, Tai Ao is a working document to guide and inform decision making by our iwi, hapū, and whānau as kaitiaki of our Te Atiawa iwi rohe.  It ensures our tikanga are relevant and responsive to an ever-changing environment. 

Tai Whenua Tai Tangata, Tai Ao should not be a replacement for face to face dialogue with our iwi, hapū and whānau.  Rather, it should assist others to understand matters of significance to Te Atiawa and inform any direct discussions with us.