Māori have a long association with the natural environment and are well-positioned to make important contributions to sustainably managing natural resources in New Zealand and the world.
E kore e ngaro nga tapuwae i nga wa o mua, He arahina ke tatou ki te huarahi nei, Me hangaia e tatou e tatou ano
We can never erase the footprints of our past, They lead us to the paths of the future We carve for ourselves.