Regional Sports Trusts (RSTs) are individually and collectively committed to upholding responsibilities to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. RSTs will engage with communities in mana enhancing ways, supporting them to be healthy and active. This commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi underpins how the RST Network operates and is embedded in the practices and values and everything that is done as a network.
Te Taumata: refers to a high point, symbolising significant achievement, wisdom, or knowledge. Also refers to people with esteemed expertise in cultural, spiritual, and leadership.
Kupe: renowned Polynesian navigator, and symbol of exploration, leadership, discovery, courage, and vision.
Te Taumata o Kupe Framework provides a strengths-based approach to improving cultural competency, cultural safety, cultural consciousness, and overall, organisational culture that is embedded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi articles.
Following guidance, and co-design efforts with Ihi Aotearoa's National Partners and RST Māori Leads and kaimahi at a wānanga in June 2024, the following statements identify the overarching commitments and aspirations of those in attendance:
1 We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all our work, ensuring our practices align with its aspirations for Aotearoa.
2 Te Tiriti o Waitangi is the founding partnership for peaceful coexistence between tangata whenua and tangata tiriti, affirming their distinct identities.
3 We honour our role in protecting mana motuhake and holding ourselves accountable to the intent of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
A maturity model has been established to identify an RST’s current position via a baseline survey and follow up discussions. The Te Taumata o Kupe framework will provide insights as to the development of RST efforts.
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