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Tino Rangatiratanga -
The Principle of
Self-Determination.

This relates to sovereignty, autonomy, control, self- determination independence, acknowledging individual it yand distinctiveness. AMH research upholds this principle by allowing all participants control of their own cultural aspirations and destiny. We recognise the reciprocity of mātauranga Māori as a multi-directional transfer of knowledge that provides a basisfor empowering self-determination , and capacity building at a project level as well as a whānau, hapū and iwi level. We acknowledges that mātauranga Māori belongs to the people, thus the people determine its use and how its integrity will be upheld, with appropriate processes for information security and ethical practices.
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Tikanga/ Kawa -
The Principles of Conduct.

This principle aims to ensure that AMH research is conducted in consistency with cultural guidelines. We respect the cultural significance of traditional customs and act in accordance with traditional and cultural procedure, lore and practice, acknowledging that people/research does not exist in isolation, but is bound by a network of layers linking to the past, present and future. It acknowledges that tikanga and kawa are traditional practices that acknowledge and strengthen connections in Te Ao Kikokiko (physical world) and more importantly Te Ao Wairua (spiritual realm), Te Ao Hinengaro (knowledge), and Te Whatumanawa (emotions).

Taonga Tuku Iho - -
The Principle of
Cultural Aspiration.

This principle asserts Te Reo Māori, Tikanga and mātauranga Māori as central concepts to AMH research. Māori ways of knowing, doing and understanding are unique and are valid in their own right. It recognises the significance of the transg enerational transfer a n d acknowledges that taonga passed down have been preserved through generations and have sustained years of change. It is therefore important to acknowledge their origins and pathways, both physical and spiritual. It acknowledges the teaching and learning practices inherent, unique and preferred by Māori. It relates to principles such as whānaungatanga and kotahitanga which acknowledge that each individual person, whānau, hapū, and iwi have valuable taonga, therefore contribution and cooperation supports and upholds Ako Māori.
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Kotahitanga -
The Principle of
Collaboration.

Kotahitanga links to the principle, Tino Rangatiratanga, and recognises individuality and uniqueness of the individual person, whānau, hapū, and iwi, that each has a valuable skill, resource base and knowledge. It recognises the limitations of working in individual isolation and that collective co-operation can empower and improve social, cultural and economic capacities. It views
the individual as collective members of the larger community, working towards advancing the holistic well-being of the collective. It recognises that mātauranga Māori is held by the people and only through a reciprocal collaborative approach will the integrity of the knowledge and all its unseen facets be upheld. It is also linked to the principle Māramatanga and recognisesthe importance of kanohi ki te kanohi (face communication, both sharing and receiving. Ko- tahitanga embraces the holistic Māori view of the world.to face communication), and tau utuutu (alternating speakers). Therefore a collaborative approach must maintain and promote respectful
lines of must maintain and promote respectful lines of communication, both sharing and receiving.

Kotahitanga embraces the holistic Māori view of the world.

Whanaungatanga - The Principle of Building Relationships.

This is closely linked to the principle kotahitanga, which recognises the importance of a collaborative approach. Whānaungatanga however concentrates more specifically on building and enhancing strong relationships to enable effective co-operation. It recognises that relationships and interactions within a whānau group are based on respect, understanding and aroha. It encourages growth, while also attracting and building relationships between tāngata, whānau, hapū and iwi. It includes building meaningful relationships tionships with people and ngā puna kōrero (information sources), te taiao (the environment), and ngā rawa (the resource). It recognises the importance of building new relationships and maintaining/preserving existing ones.

Ata -
The Principle of Respect.

The principle of Āta was developed by Pohatu (2005) and relates specifically to the building and nurturing of relationships. Āta reminds people of how to behave when engaging in relationships with people, kaupapa and environments. Āta also incorporates the notion of planning, while also recognising the importance of being prepared holistically. Āta incorporates māhaki/ tūwhakaiti (humility), which is vital at all levels of kaupapa Māori research . The humility approach acknowledges that each person, kaupapa or environment is valued and their mana (integrity) is upheld.