Mana-enhancing
Mana-enhancing relationships exist when both parties feel seen, understood, trusted and valued for who they are and what they bring into the relationship. All of our interactions, processes and procedures should be mana enhancing for ngā kaikōkiri.
As a Trust we need to constantly reflect on our ways of working to make sure they are authentically mana-enhancing for ngā kaikōkiri. To be a fit partner for ngā kaikōkiri, we must understand the power we have as a funder and make efforts to share this power more equally and authentically with ngā kaikōkiri.
Our Trust’s values of whakamana tāngata (respect) and manaaki (care for others) are key foundations for building mana-enhancing partnerships.
IN SIMPLE TERMS
Mana-enhancing is about making sure all of our interactions with ngā kaikōkiri make them feel trusted, listened to, respected and cared for.