Authentic Relationships - Tika, Pono, Aroha
We seek to be real in all our relationships; genuine, honest, generous, empathetic and positive.

Self Determination - Tino Rangatiratanga
The right to, and responsibility for making personal choices and decisions. Self determination is built through experiencing hope and optimism; making sense of personal experience; accessing and using information; planning and managing your own health; knowing how to get the best service; advocating for rights and inclusion; making personal culture and lifestyle choices; fulfilling goals, roles and responsibilities

Open Communication - Whakaputa Whakaaro
Communication is the means by which we share information, ideas, values and visions. We aim for communication to be clear, honest, timely, accessible and available to all.

Partnership - Rangapu
We develop and maintain constructive working relationships with service-users, their families & friends, Tangata whenua, other stakeholders, colleagues and wider community networks. We work positively with any tensions created by conflicts of interest or aspiration that may arise.

Diversity - Rereketanga
Each and every individual and community is unique. Connect embraces and supports diversity in service users, staff and communities and does not tolerate discrimination.

Respect - Manaaki
Connect will treat people with consideration and courtesy, and will pay attention to the feelings, wishes and rights of each person.

Integrity - Ngakau Pono
Connect expects that people will conduct themselves with honesty, rightness and soundness in all aspects of professional and personal life. In work, this means being accountable, ethical, safe, keeping confidentiality, maintaining boundaries, meeting professional standards, striving for excellence and providing best possible service.

Innovation - Houtanga
Connect values innovation driven by knowledge, creativity, disciplined risk-taking, flexibility and teamwork within a culture that accepts honest mistakes as the price you pay for big ideas.

Fun - Whakakoakoa
Joy, fun and laughter creates a powerful harmony with our work, which can be a serious business.