Privacy Policy

Privacy Statement – Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board 

Purpose

This privacy statement is to let you know when and why Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board collects personal information and what we do with it. We’re committed to protecting your privacy and upholding the trust of our whānau.

Scope

This statement applies to all personal information collected by Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board via our website https://tetiratu.co.nz, through email correspondence, phone calls, in-person hui, and on our social media platforms.

Collection, Storage and Use

Browsing anonymously:
You can explore our website without revealing personal information.

Voluntary disclosure:
You may choose to share personal details with us — for example, by filling out a form, leaving comments, or messaging us. This information may be accessible to Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board kaimahi/staff and authorised contractors to support our mahi.

What we collect:
We may gather names, contact details, job titles and any information you choose to share when engaging with us online or in person.

How we store it:
Your information is stored securely by Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board and/or trusted third-party providers, and we follow best practice under the Privacy Act 2020.

How we use it:
We only use your information for the purpose it was collected — whether that’s to respond to your enquiry, improve our website or communications, or to inform our mahi. We may also use it where required by law or with your consent.

How long we keep it:
We’ll only keep your information as long as needed for the purpose it was collected. If it qualifies as a public record, we’ll retain it as required under the Public Records Act 2005.

Where is the data stored:
In Aotearoa.

Who accesses it and benefits from it:
Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board and Iwi of the Tainui waka rohe. 

Māori Data Sovereignty:

We tautoko the Te Mana Raraunga Charter. We recognise that Māori data should be subject to Māori governance. Māori data sovereignty supports tribal sovereignty and the realisation of Maori and Iwi aspirations.

Your rights:
You have the right to access and request corrections to any personal information we hold about you. Email us at admin@tetiratu.nz if you’d like to do this.

Statistical Information and Cookies

We collect aggregated, non-identifiable data to help improve the website. This includes things like:

  • Your IP address
  • Pages visited and links clicked
  • Device type and browser
  • Time and date of visit

We may use cookies or Google Analytics to gather this info. Cookies don’t collect personal details, and you can disable them in your browser settings if you prefer.

Disclaimer

The information on this website is shared in good faith by Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board and is accurate to the best of our knowledge. However:

  • Information may change without notice.
  • The content is not legal, clinical, or professional advice. Please seek appropriate advice before acting on any content here.
  • Te Tiratū is not liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage from using this site or its linked content.
  • Links to other websites are provided for convenience, but we don’t endorse or guarantee the content or availability of those sites.
  • You engage with this site and its content at your own discretion and risk.

Terms of Use

By using the website or social media platforms of Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board, you agree to these terms.

1. Acceptable Use

Please use this platform respectfully. You must not:

  • Post or share harmful, offensive, threatening, or misleading content.
  • Upload any form of malware or spyware.
  • Engage in data harvesting or unauthorised data collection.
  • Misuse this website in ways that disrupt or harm its functionality.

We reserve the right to moderate or remove any content that undermines the safe and respectful sharing of experiences, particularly for whānau Māori engaging with us around healthcare and system navigation.

2. Community Moderation

We actively moderate our social media and online platforms to provide a safe, mana-enhancing space for whānau Māori to share their whakaaro and lived experiences. We may hide or remove comments, posts or messages that:

  • Spread misinformation
  • Include offensive or discriminatory language
  • Diminish the safety or mana of others in the community

Our intent is to nurture kōrero that uplifts and empowers.

3. Availability and Accuracy

We do our best to ensure the site and its content are available and up to date, but we can’t guarantee this at all times.

4. Liability

Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board is not responsible for:

  • Any loss arising from reliance on site content
  • Loss of data, revenue, business or goodwill
  • Third-party websites or services we link to

Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or privacy requests, please email:
admin@tetiratu.nz


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This ad is run by Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board, a kaupapa Māori organisation committed to creating safe spaces for whānau Māori to share their lived experiences and whakaaro on Aotearoa’s health system.

We may use this platform to promote kōrero that help inform future health outcomes, strengthen whānau voices, and uplift the wellbeing of our communities.

Any personal information you choose to share with us (e.g. through comments, messages, or linked forms) will be managed with care, stored securely, and only used for the purpose you provided it. We follow the principles of the Privacy Act 2020 and are committed to protecting your data and your mana.

We reserve the right to moderate or remove comments on our ads or posts that are harmful, offensive, or diminish the safety of others. Our priority is to create a respectful and mana-enhancing space for Māori voices.

For more information, you can visit our website https://tetiratu.co.nz or submit an enquiry at https://tetiratu.co.nz/whakapa-mai-contact-us/.


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