Decisions made considering connections between people, land, and future generations. Leadership based on genealogical connections and proven wisdom.
Leadership authority comes from spiritual power, proven capability, and community recognition, not just election or appointment.
Some things are sacred and protected. Leaders have sacred responsibilities to protect people, land, and cultural treasures.
Focus on restoring balance rather than punishment. Restorative justice that heals relationships and communities.
Decision-making seeks consensus and unity. Leadership works to bring people together, not divide them.
Leaders are guardians responsible for protecting resources and ensuring sustainability for future generations.
Purpose: Help students understand and apply indigenous governance principles to their society design.
Students will engage with this resource to build understanding of systems, governance, and civic action in Aotearoa New Zealand, connecting to Te Ao Māori principles.
Differentiation: Provide sentence starters or word banks for students who need scaffold support. Extend capable learners by asking them to find a real-world NZ example connected to this resource. Support ELL students with vocabulary pre-teaching. Adapt for neurodiverse learners by offering choice in how they record their thinking.
Prior knowledge: Best used after the relevant lesson or as an introductory hook. No specialist prior knowledge required.