Kaupapa
Purpose, mission, vision
The Commission is committed to a holistic expression of te Tiriti and human rights
including respectful relationships, shared responsibilities, and rights activation, and we
aim to ensure te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in everything we do.
Purpose
He whakamana tāngata, A life of dignity for all
Mission
We create continuous meaningful improvement in the realisation of human rights for all
people in Aotearoa New Zealand by being human rights and Tiriti based in our work:
promoting better understanding
of the human rights dimensions
of te Tiriti o Waitangi
practising kaitiakitanga in our
stewardship of human rights
in Aotearoa
challenging breaches of
te Tiriti and human rights
by voicing opposition and
demanding change
Vision
A credible, effective, connected
and highly valued organisation
that makes te Tiriti and human
rights real and relevant within
and outside the organisation,
confident in its Tiriti-based
aspiration and making a positive
impact for all individuals,
whānau, hapū, communities
and iwi in Aotearoa.
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standing with and supporting
those whose te Tiriti and
human rights have been
violated
supporting te Tiriti and human
rights advocacy and advancing
action at community, local,
regional, and national level
brokering evidence-informed
te Tiriti and human rights
solutions
urging government and all
those in positions of power
and influence to demonstrate
te Tiriti and human rights
leadership in practice in a
global context
holding government and
business to account for
respecting, protecting, and
fulfilling te Tiriti and human
rights for all people in Aotearoa