Our Values
Our kawa and tikanga are our principles, protocols and practices that enable a place of safety and belonging, and a sense of value for all. It formalises the standards for all EHF Fellows, the EHF team and Board, and makes clear our ways of working together.
Our kawa (non-negotiable principles): define who we are and what we stand for as a Fellowship. These can be defined as the protocols, rules and customs that do not change. They underpin everything we do.
Our tikanga (standards of practice): guide how we work together. They are an invitation to do the right thing. Tikanga are fluid and adaptable to the needs of the day.
MANAAKITANGA (Hospitality and Respect)
Our behaviour is mana-enhancing to those around us. We build relationships based on respect, care and reciprocity. We demonstrate generosity, fairness, appreciation and humility towards others.
WHAKAWHĀNAUNGATANGA (Relationship Building)
We recognise that accomplishments are never singular but the result of collaborative effort made possible by developing and maintaining strong relationships.
KAITIAKITANGA (Guardianship)
We honour the responsibility to care for people, place, knowledge, culture, language and resources for future generations.
RANGATIRATANGA (Leadership)
We seek to exemplify the attributes commonly associated with a rangatira - responsibility, integrity, generosity and the ability to unite people.
Acknowledgements: Our kawa and tikanga were shaped with the wisdom and guidance of Te Āti Awa Taranaki Whānui, Te Kāhui Māori, and building on the Values Compass work led by Fellows. It was introduced on 1 July 2024.
Issue Resolution Process: EHF takes concerns or complaints seriously. We will respond actively and thoroughly, and always try to resolve in ways that preserve the dignity of all involved. To report an issue you are not comfortable addressing yourself, contact the Chief Executive, Rosalie@ehf.org or the Board Co-Chairs Anne-Marie@ehf.org or Nathaniel@ehf.org