Tangata Whenua Takawaenga o Aotearoa

Tangata Whenua Takawaenga o Aotearoa, the Māori caucus of ANZASW understands the model of partnership within ANZASW to be as follows:

Partnership and collaboration under Te Tiriti o Waitangi:

That displays inclusiveness between Tangata Whenua and Tauiwi
That places a premium on Tangata Whenua being informed
Where Tangata Whenua have an opportunity to determine their level of involvement on issues facing ANZASW
Where Tangata Whenua critique these professional issues in their own space and utilize their own processes
Where Tangata Whenua develop positive relationships with Tauiwi to share and access their skills, talents and knowledge.