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. 14 | Strategic Plan 2021-2025 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