Tiriti O Waitangi
Our Commitment
Antarctica New Zealand acknowledges Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contemporary application with principles of partnership, participation and protection. These are familiar concepts to Antarctica New Zealand – an organisation that operates closely with international Antarctic Programmes and scientists to support world-class research in Antarctica. Antarctica New Zealand continues to embrace the biculturalism of Aotearoa and uphold these principles as they apply to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We embrace the biculturalism of Aotearoa and upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (partnership, participation and protection) within our own five values. These are familiar concepts to the Antarctica New Zealand team and are central to everything we do:
We are passionate about what we do
- All staff are resourced and empowered to learn about and engage in Māoritanga.
We care for each other and the environment
- Māori diversity and collaboration is valued and celebrated.
- In the interest of all, Māori have the same rights and opportunities as non-Māori.
We work together
- Antarctica New Zealand has enduring, collaborative relationships with Ngāi Tahu/Māori Leaders.
We act with integrity
- Māori staff are empowered to work ‘as Māori’.
- Māori perspectives and opinions are represented in decision making.
We aspire to the highest standards
- Develop and implement cultural competencies.