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Section 8: Kaimahi, Kaitūao, Equity and Inclusion

Kaimahi, Kaitūao, Equity and Inclusion

People are at the heart of strong, thriving Waka Ama regions. Regional organisations play an important role in supporting volunteers, developing leaders and creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to contribute.

A strong region builds capability and connection by supporting volunteers, sharing leadership and creating opportunities for people to grow. It also ensures Waka Ama remains accessible, inclusive and grounded in the values of our sport.

This means putting Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori into practice, supporting cultural safety, and creating opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to participate and belong.

  • Volunteers feel welcomed, supported and appreciated.
  • Leadership is shared, with opportunities for emerging leaders to develop.
  • Roles and responsibilities are clear, with workloads that are realistic and manageable.
  • Regional activities are inclusive, accessible and culturally safe.
  • Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori are reflected in governance, leadership and decision-making.
  • People of all ages, abilities and backgrounds have opportunities to participate, contribute and belong.

Kaimahi

  • Support staff development and wellbeing.
  • Ensure roles are adequately resourced.
  • Monitor staff capability and needs.
  • Foster a positive organisational culture.
Kaitūao

  • Champion volunteer recognition.
  • Support volunteer training and development.
  • Promote diverse volunteer participation.
  • Strengthen volunteer succession planning.
Equity and Inclusion

  • Embed inclusion in decision-making.
  • Remove barriers to participation.
  • Support diverse representation.
  • Monitor equity and inclusion outcomes
Te Tiriti o Waitangi

  • Build relationships with mana whenua.
  • Support Māori leadership and representation.
  • Embed te reo Māori and tikanga at a strategic and operational level
  • Apply Te Tiriti principles in governance decisions.

Reflective Questions

  • Do our volunteers feel supported and valued?
  • Are we developing future regional leaders?
  • Are our activities inclusive, accessible and culturally safe?
  • How well are we embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori in our mahi?

Key Links and Resources

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Attachments

Waka Ama Regional Volunteer Management Framework.docx