a) explicit acknowledgment of colonisation and serious attention to its continuing impacts; b) honouring of Te Tiriti and the partnership between kāwanatanga (Crown) and rangatiratanga (hapū and iwi) e.g. government to work in partnership and share decision-making with its Tiriti partners, and advance equitable outcomes for Māori; c) priority-setting inevitably requires value judgements, so it is crucial to be explicit and clear about which values are being relied upon; d) there must be a time-bound strategy or plan of action, and housing is no exception; e) equity, equality and non-discrimination rule out any trade-offs which would result in, or deepen, unequal and discriminatory outcomes; f) priority should be given to the poorest and most disadvantaged individuals and communities; g) priority-setting must involve the active and informed participation of those affected (in relation to tangata whenua, see (b) above); h) no trade-offs are permitted in relation to core obligations of immediate effect; i) constructive accountability mechanisms are needed to ensure trade-offs are fair and equitable. These conditions apply to policy making in relation to the right to a decent home grounded on Te Tiriti. Guideline 17: Despite progressive realisation and resource availability, the right to a decent home grounded on Te Tiriti places measurable obligations on government. Full implementation of the right to a decent home may be progressively realised over time. But national and local government must take deliberate, concrete and targeted steps towards realisation of the right to a decent home. Government has a specific and continuing obligation to move as expeditiously and effectively as possible towards the human right’s full implementation. Progress (or otherwise) must be tracked by suitable indicators and benchmarks. Attention should be given to identifying the core or immediate obligations of the right to a decent home in Aotearoa i.e. obligations that are not subject to progressive realisation. When prioritising in relation to the right to a decent home, certain conditions apply, such as consideration of colonisation and its continuing impacts, Te Tiriti and the most disadvantaged individuals and communities, including those living in poverty. Obligations to respect, protect and fulfil human rights 25