– All elements of the natural world are related and form an interconnected web.
– Nature is the ultimate teacher, and humans can live successfully by observing nature and acting as kaitiaki of all life.
– Kaitiakitanga increases mana and mana is a source of both personal and collective strength, pride and identity.
– According to Chris Winitana, “Mana can be likened to picking blackberries: it’s not a job for the barefooted, the fruit is sweet but fragile, and don’t upset your neighbour—stick to your own patch.”