Tiaki Promise | Whakatāne NZ

Tiaki means to care for people and place.

New Zealand is precious, and everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it.

The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.

By following the Tiaki Promise, you are making a commitment to New Zealand. To act as a guardian, protecting and preserving our home.

Nau Mai, Haere Mai Ki Aotearoa, Welcome to New Zealand.

The Tiaki Promise

While travelling in New Zealand/Aotearoa I will:

Care for land, sea and nature. Treading lightly and leaving no trace.

Travel safely, showing care and consideration for all.

Respect culture, travelling with an open heart and mind.

How to care for New Zealand/Aotearoa?

Protect nature

Keep NZ clean

Drive carefully

Be prepared

Show respect

Watch the he Air NZ Safety commercial which showcases a stunning adventure across Aotearoa with the story of Tiakai and the Guardians, featuring our very own Mataatua Wharenui. If you haven't already, a visit to our Mataatua is a must for any Whakatāne manuhiri/guest. Your journey at Mataatua will ignite the soul within as you discover the extraordinary story of the house that has travelled through time. Mataatua is a living and breathing being, and a visit can provide an opportunity for intimate engagement with the people of Ngāti Awa.

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