IWI VALUES-BASED DECISION MAKING

The Challenge

• The purpose of this engagement was to develop a framework weighting system that would identify Ngāti Hāua’s values within current and future projects. 

The Journey 

• Matakohe Architecture and Urbanism worked with Ngāti Hāua to explore and establish a te ao Māori process for their own projects. The project re-framed the relationship of working with crown entities into a hapu-led process. 
• TUA worked with Matakohe and Ngāti Hāua to give a broader understanding of the various elements within central and local government. TUA’s role was that of a broker, between Ngāti Hāua and the crown, ultimately to serve the goals of Ngāti Hāua. 

The Outcome

• A Values-Based Decision Matrix was designed as a weighting-system that would help guide decisions and work programmes of Ngāti Hāua. The matrix was to help 

• to assess and rate development proposals that align with Ngāti Hāua values, 
• to identify and select appropriate housing, commercial and other land use projects led by Ngāti Hāua, and
• to develop the conditions and requirements of development projects within Ngāti Hāua rohe. 

• The criteria allowed iwi to articulate their values in a framework that was based on trust and shared values when working with key partners.
• TUA helped to ensure that the priorities of Ngāti Hāua captured the strategic context of the local council, in a way that served Ngāti Hāua’s vision. 

‍