We have distilled five key values that underpin Māori leadership. Whakaiti - humility. Whakaiti is a key term in Māori leadership. ... Ko tau rourou and manaakitanga - altruism. ... Whanaungatanga - others. ... Tāria te wā and kaitiakitanga - long-term thinking, guardianship. ... Tikanga Māori - cultural authenticity. Jan 7, 2019