Taiao

For Ngāti Tamaterā, Te Taiao embodies our sacred connection to the natural world, rooted in whakapapa, wairua, and our enduring role as kaitiaki. It guides our actions, decisions, and vision for the future. Through our Pou Rāhui, we uphold and protect the mauri of our whenua, moana, and awa—ensuring the sustainability of our resources, the integrity of our tikanga, and the well-being of generations to come. Honouring Te Taiao is how we preserve our identity, exercise our rangatiratanga, and fulfil our inherited responsibilities to care for all living systems within our rohe.