Kawa of the Board of Trustees

Code of conduct contributed to by Trustees at a Trustee Hui held on 1st August 2020.

 

1.Turama te Ahikāroa

Illuminate the home fires

 

• Always acknowledge ahikaa.

• Remember those whom we represent

• Build a narrative about who we are and highlight the strengths of our people.

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2. Korongata, Kia Manawanui

Manifest aspirations and be steadfast to the kaupapa

 

• Be purposeful, with positive intentions.

• Be aspirational and work for the benefit of Korongata marae and Ngāti Poporo.

• Be progressive and forward moving.

 

3. Kōrero Mārama

Transparent communications

 

• Communicate, negotiate, articulate.

• Agenda process is clear and precise.

• Trustees are given the opportunity to contribute to the agenda.

• Keep to the agenda items and reports accordingly.

• Constructive and progressive discussions.

• Clarity of agenda (No hidden agenda).

• Freedom to voice opinion.[1] 

• All information is clear, precise, timely and easy to understand. 

• Sound decisions are based on information and research.

 

4. Hei Atawhai, Hei Manaaki, Ngākau Whakaute

Kindness, Hospitality, Heartfelt Respect

 

• Be kind, considerate and respectful toward one another.

• Manaaki to exist in everything we feel, say, and do.

• Show hospitality to others.

• Appreciate contributions by all trustees.

• Ensure that others are not being offended.[3] 

• In all kōrero, the mana of individuals is upheld, whether they are there in person or not.

• Uphold ones own integrity and the integrity of others at all times. 

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5. Kia Tapatahi

To be united and principled

 

• Work together toward collective action.

• Manaaki to exist in everything we feel, say, and do.

• Show hospitality to others.

• Accept differences and consider the opinion or perspective of others.

• Agree to disagree on decisions

• Resolve issues within the hui and be united in decision making. 

• Be honest. 

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Conflict Resolution process: includes manaaki, mauri, mana, tautoko.  

- A safe process and safe place to voice concerns. 

- A fair and safe process for resolving issues

 

6. Mauri Ora

Positive Life force

 

• Maintain a positive feeling within the group.

• Consider vitality in decision making processes.

 

7. Te Mana o te Kawenata

Charter and Legal Obligations 

 

• Learn and understand Te Ture Whenua Act and our obligations. 

• Ensure we abide by the rules of the Act.  

 

8. Hui a Kanohi

Attend Meetings

 

• Learn and understand Te Ture Whenua Act and our obligations. 

• Ensure we abide by the rules of the Act.  

• All Trustees to attend the hui in person or by electronic means or 

• Place apologies when one cannot attend. 

• Alternative to Voice opinion in safety?

The Korongata Marae Trustees - Picture taken on 19 August 2023 at the AGM Election hui.. Pictured from left to right: Alieta Uelese, Logan Johnston, Templey Armitage, Duayne Davies, Tui Kingi,  Traci Tuimaseve, Rose Reid, Kathleen O'Shaughnessy, Alayna Watene, and Vanessa Sadler

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