Our Mission Statement

The Mission Statement of NZ Maori Hockey is to provide a healthy environment for all associated with NZ Maori Hockey via:

• Vision – To realize the potential, excellence & success of NZ Maori Hockey
• Values – To nurture tikanga Maori & whanaungatanga
• Strategic Direction – To promote and develop all aspects of NZ Maori Hockey
• Key Measures – To measure key performance outcomes

Aims

The Aims of New Zealand Maori Hockey (Te Haupoi Maori o Aotearoa) are:

1. To provide all players with the opportunity to excel and develop to their potential.
2. To offer the widest opportunities for all to participate at the highest level in Hockey.
3. To provide a healthy social environment for all associated with Maori Hockey.
4. To encourage all aspects of Maoritanga – (karakia, karanga, korero, waiata, haka, whanaungatanga) in accordance with the Treaty of Waitangi.

Objectives

The Objectives of New Zealand Maori Hockey (Te Haupoi Maori o Aotearoa) are:

1. To provide an opportunity for every one
   of Maori ancestry interested in playing hockey, irrespective of age, ability or gender.
2. To allow all Maori to participate in hockey while increasing awareness of their cultural background.
3. To provide opportunities and encourage participation in all aspects of hockey.
4. To encourage the development of hockey throughout Aotearoa for all Maori.
5. Each Rohe hosts the National Maori Hockey Tournament in a sequential order.
6. To promote National and International Maori Hockey competition within Aotearoa: 
   • controlling National Maori Hockey tournaments and other similar competitions
   • provide the Maori teams with the opportunity to compete in Aotearoa or overseas.
7. To administer and implement the affairs of New Zealand Maori Hockey (Te Haupoi Maori o Aotearoa).
8. To be the Court of Appeal as provided under Rule 24.2.