The Electoral Commission's values (Ngā Uara) are underpinned by the concept of kaitiaki.
Tūhonotanga
(v) to join, bond, attach, connect.
Connecting / building and maintaining relationships
Ka tūhonoa ngā tāngata e tipu ai te uru ki ngā punaha manapori.
Bringing people together to increase participation in democracy.
Aratakina
(v) to conduct, lead, point out, guide.
Knowledge Transfer
Ka aratakina kia mārama
Guiding towards greater understanding
Uakaha
(n) vigour, energy, dynamism, enthusiasm
Energy / dynamism / innovation
Ka uakaha, ka hihiri hoki, te whakahaere.
Being dynamic and energetic in what we do
Manaakitanga
(n) hospitality, kindness, generosity, support.
Power Transfer
Ka ngākau nui, ka whakamana
Demonstrating generosity and empowering people
Tika
(adj.) be true, valid, honest, genuine, sincere
Integrity and honesty
Mahia ka tika; ka tika te mahi
Doing things right; doing the right things!