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An iwi and council in South Taranaki have set out a mix of Māori and Pākehā values to guide their future relationship.
South Taranaki district councillors have approved a letter of intent to be signed by the mayor and Te Kāhui o Rauru, the governance entity of Ngā Rauru Kītahi iwi.
The agreement calls for the parties to consider principles of mauri (wellbeing), mana (prestige, status), whakapapa (relationships, connections) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship) in their dealings together.
It also calls for good faith, transparency and openness, early engagement, collaboration and independence for each side.