Due to the state of local emergency declared in Canterbury, fewer staff will be onsite and the Library will close early at 5:00pm on Thursday 23rd October. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Values

Category: Values

Māori word	Alternative spelling	English	Explanation
Manaakitaka	Manaakitanga	Hospitality, kindness, support, generosity	Manaakitaka is the underpinning value that embodies respect in all spaces
Kaitiakitaka	Kaitiakitanga	Guardianship, Stewardship
Rakatirataka	Rangatiratanga	Cheiftainship, Leadership
Tohatoha		To share, to distribute support
Wairuataka	Wairuatanga	Indentity, spirituality
Whanaukataka	Whanaungatanga	Relationships, kinship, connection, collaboration