10 Maranga Mai! Our goal is to move Aotearoa toward constitutional transformation and reconciliation with tangata whenua, led by kawa and tikanga, and underpinned by the ethic of truth-telling. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada sheds light on the qualities of reconciliation: ‘reconciliation’ is about establishing and maintaining a mutually respectful relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples… In order for that to happen, there has to be awareness of the past, acknowledgement of the harm that has been inflicted, atonement for the causes, and action to change behaviour (Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, 2015, p. 113). Detailing histories of racism and white supremacy in Aotearoa is pivotal to developing an accurate awareness of the past that is sufficient to change the future. However, a reflection on the past must be accompanied by action today. The elimination of racism in Aotearoa requires true and authentic acknowledgement from the state that indigenous and tangata whenua rights exist. Tricia Keelan Pou Ārahi (February 2020 - August 2022) Indigenous Rights Group Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Also, that the continued dismissal and violation of these covenants, and Tiriti responsibilities, by the Crown and settler society must cease. The reliance on the Doctrine of Discovery, to validate the New Zealand colonial state, must also cease alongside a transition to recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the rightful source of kāwanatanga legitimacy in Aotearoa. As we explore solutions, tika will be necessary to address the many wrongs perpetuated against tangata whenua and to restore and heal relationships. Tangible actions will be required to atone and provide restitution to tangata whenua, while laying a foundation for healing and constitutional certainty. Maranga Mai! encourages people to reimagine Aotearoa and support flourishing and sustainable tino rangatiratanga futures, as tīpuna dreamt of in 1840. Invoking pono, and within the ethics of tika and aroha, we look forward to Aotearoa giving body to this vision. The dream of the rangatira who signed Te Tiriti remains as pertinent today, as ever, and it is within this context of reimagining Aotearoa that Ahi Kaa and the Tangata Whenua Caucus present Maranga Mai! Meng Foon Kaihautū Whakawhanaungatanga ā Iwi Race Relations Commissioner Te Kāhui Tika Tangata