This Cultural Impact Assessment Toolkit provides a kete of knowledge and practical guidelines to support the vision of the Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities Science Challenge.
Designed to enhance planning, decision making.
We provide he whakataunga/solutions in striving to ensure equitable access
to quality housing in thriving, culturally diverse communities and to influence
change for the ongoing development of housing environments.
With our knowledge and solutions for better built environments from Te Tiriti
o Waitangi centred solutions.
The relevance of housing, home security, community development and
thriving neighbourhoods is integral to the celebration of the Treaty of
Waitangi and the recognition of mana Māori in Aotearoa.
Ensuring access to safe, affordable, and culturally appropriate housing is
essential for the overall wellbeing of Māori communities.
By honouring the principles of the Treaty in housing policies, addressing
housing inequities, and actively involving Māori in decision-making processes,
we can uplift the housing conditions and security for Māori whānau.
Recognising the importance of housing as a fundamental right contributes to
the preservation of Māori culture, identity, and interconnectedness with the
land. It reinforces the notion of home as a sanctuary and a source of strength
for Māori individuals and communities.
(BBHTC, 2023 – Mana Tiriti – Building Better)
