Figure 2.
A heading asks where an initiative sits. A downward arrow leads to Minimum standard minus Mainstream. Bullet points state protect rights, respect tikanga, and avoid harm. Reflective prompts ask who might be impacted, whether commodifying Maori knowledge, language, or taonga has been avoided, and whether the initiative undermines Indigenous aspirations. Text below states: To progress: Build cultural awareness, including learn Indigenous values, histories, tikanga. A downward arrow leads to Good practice minus Maori-centred. Bullet points state Indigenous voices shape direction and process, genuine consultation and relationship building, and benefit sharing and reciprocity. Sub points ask whether Indigenous voices have been involved early, whether this reflects Maori priorities or only the organisation, and what benefits are returned to Maori communities. Text below states: To progress: Strengthen cultural competency, including commitment to tikanga, reciprocity, and co-production. A downward arrow leads to Best practice minus Kaupapa Maori. Bullet points state Maori-led storytelling and tino rangatiratanga, story sovereignty upheld, and long-term Indigenous aspirations advanced.Tika (doing what is right and good) for ethical indigenous storytelling