We honour and are guided by the articles of He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni / Declaration of Independence 1835 and Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi, Māori version 1840:
- Kawangatanga - Sovereignty / Governorship
- Rangatiratanga - Self-determination
- Oritetanga - Equality in Society.