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Nga Aho as a body will develop Treaty based relationships with existing professional bodies including the NZRAB (New Zealand Registered Architects Board), NZIA (New Zealand Institute of Architects), NZILA (New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects) and others with a view to normalising a kaupapa Maori approach to design and architecture in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Nga Aho as a body will develop Treaty based relationships with existing professional bodies including the NZRAB (New Zealand Registered Architects Board), NZIA (New Zealand Institute of Architects), NZILA (New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects) and others with a view to normalising a kaupapa Maori approach to design and architecture in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
1. A body which liaises directly with existing professional bodies including the NZARB, NZIA, NZILA,DINZ and works with TPK, NZTE, MFE, MED, TEC, FRST etc
2. Nga Aho will act in an advisory, lobbying and advocacy capacity to National, Regional and Local government in all matters of the built environment concerning Maori.
3. A support role for both students and staff in addressing the needs of Maori design disciplines in Aotearoa.
4. A support role in facilitating the growth and development of "Maori design disciplines" - specifically support of practitioners directly involved in the field of delivering relevant architecture to the Maori community.
5. To create a physical/ built environment which begins to truly reflect Maori values, tikanga and cultural aspirations.