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   Kia Ora Welcome to Maori Tika




Tino Atuatiratanga"  Introduction to Maori Justice.
Maori Tika (Justice) was established because the present Westminster System is not catering for Maori asperations this group with over 18 years of work experience and qualifications in the present justice system has offered all expertise to the establishment of maori Maindustry. This web site is to provide Maori with strategic plans and policy advice across Hapu cooperatives supported by the Maori Maindustry Standards Qualifications Authority. (MMSQA), The New Sovereignty Coat of Arms shown in the back ground is the Coat of Arms Representing Nga Rangatira O nga Hapu as represented in Te Tiriti O Waitangi 1840 between the Crown of England and Maori Chiefs as a Partnership.

Maori self interdependence in Justice for Court process and Marae justice enhancement.
Maori Tika Justice policy is based primarily on a concern for the rights and responsibilities of Maori individuals in regard to his/her relationships with other individuals, communities and the Hapu as state. It is also concerned with advice on fundamental constitutional matters such as:
rights, with regards to the Declaration of Independence 1835 the body of law and democratic processes, and the relationships between Treaty partners
access to workable and accepted dispute resolution mechanisms
fair and efficient markets
preventing and minimizing the impact of crime and the effective operation of Hapu agencies responsible for delivering these services
management accords with the treaty Partner the Crown entities and other entities funded through the Partnership.
Making it know to those entities that protection is given to Maori by way of the Treaty and that self determination is Maori Management. Ie.  We deny all legislative allegations put upon  my person, my land, and my contract. The Declaration of Independence.
Maori Tika is a first time system. The purpose of this is to help develop an understanding of traditional Maori perspectives on a Maori justice system as to how Maori has developed it's own processing, which involves the identification of cultural values and beliefs in relation to Maori practices and tikanga. The intention of the MT is not to say how the criminal justice system of New Zealand might work. Rather, it is a self autonomy within its own tikanga of a Maori perspective of tika or rightness.
In providing justice policy advice, the MT of Justice and other justice sector agencies must pay particular regard to the Maori dimension. With a high proportion of Maori involvement in the justice system and MT, the Ministry of Justice has the obligation to provide policy protection but not management which can  reduce its involvement.

 Present justice system
The Treaty of Waitangi and the high proportion of Maori who encounter the faults in the present justice system are compelling reasons for ensuring that Maori views, aspirations and needs are better met by the system, if not then assist in the Maori Tika process.
The major social policy problems of New Zealand are particularly acute for Maori. This is a recognised area of concern in the Maori Tika justice sector. The Ministry s role in providing justice policy advice means that it must be well-grounded in solid knowledge and understanding of New Zealand s experience.

 Cultural practices
This experience must include a firm grasp of Maori behaviour, cultural practices and principles. It is hoped that the knowledge and understanding gained will enhance the Ministry s capability in assisting solutions for addressing major issues that continue to plague the lives of a significant proportion of the Maori population.
Over recent years there has been a steady increase in Maori terms used in statutes. Their presence in legislation means they are subject to interpretation by policy analysts, legal advisers, and the judiciary. It is hoped that documents such as Maori Tika can assist us in further understanding the meanings of these important terms and methodology that it has embarked on.

 Maori culture
It is believed that to provide policy on issues regarding Maori, the analyst must first have an understanding of Maori society, tikanga, and behaviour. The proposition of what we as a Maori organisation is about to provide this glimpse into Maori culture systems assisted by OHCS and MMSQA gives an insight into the complexities of the transgression of cultural values, resolution processes, and various forms of behaviour.

 Maori Tika
The MT can make a significant contribution to the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Maori perspectives on justice process's. There must be a genuine effort to understand and appreciate the Maori point of view, when incorporating aspects of Maori tikanga in institutions and processes affecting Maori.

 Applicant
It is hoped that the information contained in this Site will be helpful in addressing Maori issues in the justice sector. The applicant must read thoroughly and with a positive view for it to gives a positive contribution to the development of policy. For many, including the uninitiated, this may seem like a big task but it is hoped that the reader will persevere because a change is needed with the way in which Maori are dealt with in both the justice and the wider public sector.

 Prevention
Many courts are too far removed from the issues in terms of their understanding and appreciation of the methods and we believe that this site will help to contribute more towards the prevention of crime by attending to our own Marae Justice and what we are about to embark upon rather than to its cure.

 Maori are still in grieving mode.
A genuine effort must also be made toward healing the past before building a future. Ka tika a muri, ka tika a mua. In addition to attending to current issues relating to Maori, the government also needs to repair historical damage done to Maori such as loss of land through confiscation and other means.

 A genuine effort
All efforts by the government must come across to Maori and understand and appreciate their point of view means and methods so that we can work together to build a more positive future for Maori and New Zealand society as a whole.
The information in this site derives from and belongs to Maori. We would like to express our gratitude and thanks to the Ministry of Justice for facilitating the compilation and production of the Maori Perspectives on Justice document. We acknowledge that the report does not represent all of Maori views and that it is not intended to be a definitive source. We do however believe that it fairly represents a reflection of Maori perspectives on what is justice.