Core Values and Guiding Principles

Our Beliefs

We believe that we are more effective working together and collaboratively and that we can accomplish more collectively than we can independently. There is strength in numbers.

We believe that we will strengthen the impact by working collaboratively with other sectors including business and government.

We recognize the value that diverse sectors bring to the well being of whānau and communities and we honor that   diversity.

We believe in the right of self-determination within a framework of accountability and we work to facilitate and preserve that right.

We practice and model principles and practices for equity and excellence and believe that adherence to such principles and practices will lead to a higher level of accomplishment, accountability, and sustainability.

We believe that the health and vitality of NNR is directly and positively influenced by the participation and engagement of our members in their activities.

We believe that people who are affected by decisions and actions have a right and a responsibility to be part of them. We will seek member input and be responsive to members.

We use resources to make things happen that we want to have happen. We do what we say and we will invest where we need to invest to advance the NNR kaupapa.

We bring hope, perseverance and tenacity to our work. We believe that we can make a difference.

We promote practices which strengthen whanau aspirations and improve whānau outcomes.