Toitū te Tiriti. Honour the Treaty.

Toitū te Tiriti. Honour the Treaty.

Ko tangata tiriti te iwi. I am a person of the Treaty.

Everyday but especially on Waitangi Day, I acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ongoing partnership it represents.

I recognise Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki as tangata whenua of this rohe and acknowledge their enduring connection to this whenua.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi enabled my ancestors to come to this country, to make it their home. For that I am extremely grateful.

Today is a time to listen, reflect, and continue learning about our shared history and responsibilities as tāngata Tiriti. I'm not an expert and continue to learn everyday. Sometimes it's uncomfortable, but it's always rewarding.