Kiatiakitanga is protecting the earth and looking after our trees, seas and soil. Kiatiakitanga is the guardianship of nature and the Māori believe that there is deep kinship between humans and nature. The idea of Kiatiakitanga is based on humans looking after the Earths trees, seas and soil.

I can show Kiatiakitanga by not littering, planting more trees in my community and not disturbing the wildlife in New Zealand. I can also show Kaitiakitanga by telling others in my community what to do and what not to do.