Kōrero Mai with Ahurei

Mana
Upholding dignity and worth – Honouring the inherent mana, autonomy, and tapu of each person.
Te whakarangatira i te mana, te rangatiratanga me te tapu o ia tangata.

Tapu me te Noa
Safety and balance – Respecting the sacredness of kōrero and creating safe, grounded spaces.
Te tiaki i te tapu o ngā kōrero me te whakarite i tētahi wāhi haumaru.

Whakawhanaungatanga
Meaningful relationships – Building genuine, respectful connections based on trust.
Te waihanga hononga pono, hononga tika e ū ana ki te whakawhirinaki.

Manaakitanga
Care and compassion – Offering support with kindness, generosity, and consideration.
Te manaaki i te tangata i runga i te atawhai me te whakaaro nui.

Aroha
Empathy and understanding – Approaching kōrero with warmth, patience, and humility.
Te aro atu ki te tangata me te ngākau mārire, ngākau māhaki.

Tino Rangatiratanga
Self-determination – Supporting client choice, voice, and leadership in their own kōrero.
Te tautoko i te mana motuhake o te kiritaki ki te ārahi i ā rātou ake kōrero.

Wairuatanga
Spiritual wellbeing – Acknowledging wairua as an essential part of holistic wellbeing.
Te mōhio he wāhanga nui te wairua i roto i te oranga tonutanga.

Kotahitanga
Working together – Supporting wellbeing through collaboration and shared understanding.
Te mahi ngātahi mō te painga o te tangata me tōna ao whānui.