For me it is about ensuring that I recognize the heritage of Aotearoa as a pakeha New Zealander. I feel incredibly lucky to have worked alongside people who have influenced my understandings of these commitments in both social work and teaching. Their influence has also made me parent differently and show my children my commitments in honoring Te Titiriti o Waitangi. What I have learnt is the language is beautiful and the meaning of it has so much wisdom and is a gift for everyone. Working in ways that enhance mana for all tamariki cannot happen unless we bring forward the language and this is my commitment - to learn more and encourage those I know to learn more because it matters most.
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