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Through the growth of a seed to a well established rākau, our values represent the stages and life of a plantTUPU TE KĀKANO
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Mauri

BOOSTING A NEW LIFE FORCE INTO A SUSTAINABLE WORLDKākano - Literal translation is seed. This can also mean a provider of new growth. New growth means new life. We are also trying to clean up our rivers and our waterways. Water is life, or a life force. We as people, and everything breathing has a life force.

Kaitiakitanga

KEEPERS OF OUR WATERWAYS, RIVERS, WHĀNAU AND HOMETaketake – Is the root of all things growing. For the life of a tree to thrive, it needs a good root system and needs to be carefully nurtured from inception. This can also be reflected within the homes to where if we want the best for our younger ones, we must ensure they are grounded first and with the right caring and nurturing, we can ensure they will strive to be all they can be in a safe and healthy upbringing. We also do what we need to do to ensure we lead by example and show we can be guardians of our waterways, our families and homes.

Whanaungatanga

STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS AND EMPOWERING WHĀNAUPihinga – Are seedlings, and as seedlings come into the world, with it comes a colony of whatever species they are. As we grow as people we find our selves surrounded by Whānau and then we find more Whānau. We find new relationships and make new friends and before we know it, we find ourselves in partnerships we might never have thought possible.

Māramatanga

TO KNOW YOUR PLACE IN A SUSTAINABLE WORLDMāhuri – Is a young tree at an adolescent stage of life. This is a stage of life where youth are trying to find them selves and where they think they can contribute to life. We also need to figure out some things in life and in what we do to be sure of why we do what we do and understand the significance of what you do in life is also understood by those in and around your ‘circle’.

Rangatiratanga

SELF DETERMINED TO TAKE THE LEAD FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLDRākau – Is the fully established tree that has stood its ground from the humble seed. A giant kauri tree that stands in awe is a sight of pride and power, and has an establishment of control and self governance. For people to become and feel the same as this rākau will only know that feeling when a challenge in front of them has been meet to the best of their ability. Whether it be buying food for the cupboards to buying their own home. Having the sense of ownership, knowing and understanding who you are and where you fit in in this world by being self governed will give you a sense of Rangatiratanga.

Koha

LIMITLESS GENEROSITY ACKNOWLEDGING THE CELEBRATION OF LIFEIs about celebrating life, acknowledging life and being grateful for the opportunities that arise. To Pūniu River Care, it is to give without receiving, to contribute with endless generosity and to nurture all that is life.