Drawing inspiration from concept of kaitiaki
As tangata whenua – people of the land – Māori are intimately connected to the natural environment and have a distinct and special connection to the land. They believe that all living things have mauri, a life force or essence which binds every mountain, river, bird, and tree to one another. Being deeply connected to the natural world, Māori understand the importance of kaitiakitanga and recognise the need to protect the mauri of all living things that surround us.
