Kaitiakitanga means guardianship, protection or preservation. We believe that there is a deep relationship between people and the natural world. Customary practices maintain the balance between nature and our people and ensure that resources are managed sustainably.

As the kaitiaki of Waimarama, we work to conserve the natural heritage of our ancestral lands, address environmental problems and reclaim our traditional knowledge.

Our vision is to bring back the original environment of our homelands by replanting, replenishing native bush and restoring the voice of the forest.