How traditional Māori ethics and values ​​have been applied in contemporary Māori land developmentTihē maurioraThe breath, the energy of lifeKi te whaiao, ki Te Ao MāramaAt dawn, at the world of lightMy understanding of the question is that I need to demonstrate my view of Mātauranga (traditional Māori knowledge) and Kaupapa Māori (traditional Māori ethics and values) and how they are incorporated into today's world. I will link my interpretation specifically to sustainable land development and the principle of Kaitiakitanga, or protection of land and environment in current times. To achieve this I will first present my understanding of the Māori worldview, define ethics and values ​​and describe Mātauranga and Kaupapa Māori with reference to the sustainable development of Māori land, in today's world. (The Encyclodedia of New Zealand, 2014)WorldviewWorldview is how we see the world, it is our perspective of what is seen and experienced as we walk through life. For people and cultures a worldview develops from Whanau, Whakapapa and Iwi, as well as external factors. The Maori worldview is holistic and is based on their philosophy of creation. The belief is that all things are seen as the offspring of Papatuanuku (mother earth) and Ranginui (father sky). (The Encylopedia of New Zealand, 2014) 'Toitū te Ao' describes the Māori worldview, the whakairoiro on the cover is taken from the 'Education for Sustainability' website. Raranga whāriki represents how people and the environment are connected and dependent on each other as a whole. (Ministry of Education, 2014) The Māori worldview is reflected through four dimensions:• Te taha Wairua (spiritual).......center of the sheet......ect of Mātauranga Māori, regarding Māori land development, is the collective approach to decision making. While there are detractors to this approach – particularly regarding the complexities (and delays) associated with consulting with many landlords – there is much to be gained from this approach. The traditional Westernized and patriarchal approach to land development has often led to decisions made by a leading male or small groups of leading males. This has led to a tendency to focus on short-term financial gains and personal interests rather than the broader impact of decision making. In contrast, a collective approach to decision making has the benefit of serving the larger good, including socioeconomic impacts on the broader community and long-term environmental sustainability (Dr. Jacqui Aimers, personal communication, May 14 2014).