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In 2000, Ngāi Tahu Whānui collectively dreamed a 25 year tribal vision to guide how we grow and use the Ngāi Tahu Settlement to achieve our tribal mission Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – For us and our children after us.
Our vision takes a 360 degree approach. It blends government, private and community sector activities in a uniquely Ngāi Tahu way. Like government, our vision encompasses holistic tribal development to enhance the quality of life of our people in education, health, financial well-being and cultural strength. It also aims to grow economic development at tribal and regional levels, manage our environment and protect our tribal taonga (treasures). Like the private sector, our vision is to grow our asset base to create revenue and akin to the community sector we are mission driven. All the while Ngāi Tahu is creating a uniquely Ngāi Tahu vision for current and future generations guided by a set of cultural values and imperatives.
![]() Te Kaitiakitanga me te TāhuhuOur dream is to have visionary and consistent leadership. Our goal is to have transparent, effective trusted tribal governance of our assets and tribal development journey. |
![]() Tō Tātou Ngāi TahutangaOur dream is to have a vibrant Ngāi Tahu culture. Our goal is that our taha wairua will flourish through the passion and energy we have to carry our culture forward. |
![]() Ko Ngā WhakapāpātangaOur dream is that all tribal members participate in tribal affairs and activities. Our goal is that the dreams and achievements of Ngāi Tahu Whānui are celebrated. |
![]() Te WhakatipuOur dream is that our Papatipu Rūnanga (marae communities) remain the beating hearts of our tribal identity. Our goal is that Papatipu Rūnanga are economically vibrant and culturally strong. |
![]() Te WhakaarikiOur dream is that Ngāi Tahu is a responsible contributor and decision maker in Aotearoa and our takiwā (tribal territory). The goal is to build mutually beneficial relationships with government, private and community sectors to share responsibility for delivering shared outcomes. |
![]() Te Ao TūroaOur dream is that our ancestral landscape is protected and our people have living relationships with their whakapapa and traditions through the environment. The goal is that Ngāi Tahu is a principled kaitiaki (steward) of our takiwā. |
![]() WhānauOur dream is that Ngāi Tahu Whānui enjoy superb physical, emotional, spiritual and mental well being. The goal is that Ngāi Tahu successfully targets dedicated resources to meet identified whānau needs and aspirations. |
![]() MātaurangaOur dream is that Ngāi Tahu Whānui enjoy life-long learning that equips them to create their own destiny. The goal is that educational opportunities relevant to our people are accessible and enriching. |
![]() Te PūteaOur dream is that, furthering our traditions of commercial success, our asset management is the wind in the sails of our tribal development. The goal is that our commercial growth has a cash yield to support our perpetual journey. |