Model A: A Māori Housing Authority Rangatiratanga Accountability and Responsibility National Regional Local Māori Housing Authority A Kāwanatanga Report to Parliament Māori Housing Providers and Services Iwi Hapū Iwi Whānau Marae Individuals A Māori housing entity is recommended, and the model options for this should all be considered. The structural relationships for this entity and how they align with Te Tiriti and rangatiratanga as well as Te Ao Māori more generally should be carefully considered with respect to each option. A key aspect of Te Ao Māori is the interconnection and integration of cultural principles. This recognition is also fundamental to future decision making. A Māori Housing Authority is recommended as an option that potentially follows the model of the Māori Health Authority. Such a model could take responsibility for all housing for Māori, including emergency, social housing, support of CHP entities and construction. Adopting the new Māori Housing Authority model would provide the following: • • • • Māori making decisions for Māori - tino rangatiratanga. Responsibility and accountability. Location of Māori skills in one entity rather than spread thinly through multiple entities. Culturally appropriate outcomes including the interrelationship of cultural principles and values. 53