Ngā Anahera Pākira Cultural Awareness Policy

We are committed to developing and maintaining
bi-cultural practices

We honour and acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi and He Whakaputanga as the founding principles of our country.

It is recognised that ‘bi-cultural’ this context means the relationship between Māori people as Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa and non Māori of other ethnic origin.

Our Principles are:

Tika– we act with respect and the right way to do things

Pono– we act with honesty and authenticity

Aroha – we act with love & kindness

Tapu– we honour the sacredness of being

Mana– to have mana we must seek tapu. To have tapu we must practice tika, pono, aroha.

Bald Angels are committed to ensuring the cultural safety of participants by adhering to the following:

Acknowledging that Bi-cultural practice is not a rigid process – it is a process of growing together.
Bi-culturalism entails being aware of and respecting cultural difference.
Access to and use of cultural advice will be free and made available for all with our Kuia and Kaumatua
Significant use of Te Reo and tikanga throughout service and programme delivery.
The use of Māori practice models – Te Whare Tapa Whā www.health.govt.nz by Sir Mason Durie
The use of practice tools supporting links to whānau, hapū and iwi.
Client files will record ethnicity.