Oranga Tamariki, in partnership with others has designed the Māori Cultural Framework for all of Oranga Tamariki. The Framework is a starting point for Oranga Tamariki to better engage with and respond to iwi and Māori partners, whānau and tamariki. It will evolve over time. It gives understanding and context to decision making, and will guide Oranga Tamariki to deepen understanding of key Māori values, practices, concepts and events that have impacted Māori.

The framework includes five overarching cultural principles for action: Mana Tamaiti, Manaakitanga, Whakamana Tāngata, Mana Whenua – Kaitiakitanga, and Mana Motuhake – Rangatiratanga.

There is a video introducing the Māori Cultural Framework on the website, along with information about Te Kete Ararau, an app based resource to support learning. Record #6080