Our criteria

In order to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi which is a fundamental pillar of our values and principles, NATINA is keen to support and promote an understanding of how various neuroscience and trauma informed frameworks may align with a te ao Maori worldview, and what mātāpono (principles) they must demonstrate in order to be genuinely te ao Maori aligned. Alongside our Māori rōpū (group) members and advisory rōpū (group) members, we have determined the following criteria to guide us with our mahi (work) and with regards to the approaches and frameworks which we support, promote and recommend as an organisation. 

Whanaungatanga - Prioritising inclusive and relational approaches to support tamariki & whānau.  

Haumarutanga - Working towards a sense of safety within the relationships and environments that our tamariki & whānau inhabit.  

Manaakitanga - Being compassionate, responsive and caring towards the different needs of various groups and individuals.  

Whakamana - Empowering and respectful of individual’s self-identity using a strengths based lens always. 

Hauora - Holistic approach to wellbeing, nurturing, and healing for all.  

Kotahitanga - Collaborative approaches, with supports, strategies & resources that instil a sense of belonging, unity across diversity, and a sense of collective shared responsibility. 

Mana taurite - Equity to ensure positive outcomes for all within the space, creating non ableist and non-discriminatory spaces. 

Rangatiratanga - Processes and frameworks that respect tamariki/individual agency, allowing for choice, voice, autonomy and self determination.