The key strategic alliance principles and values of the group are as follows:-
| Mahi Ngatahi | To work willingly and effectively together on all activities, initiatives related to the Kaupapa of Te Ara Whiriwhiri. |
| Whakahonore Te Tiriti O Waitangi | To honour the spirit of the Te Tiriti O Waitangi which acknowledges the partnership between Māori and Pakeha. |
| Whanaungatanga | To promote the coming together of Tangata Whaiora, providers and other key stakeholders under the Kaupapa of Te Ara Whiriwhiri, whilst acknowledging providers as individuals. |
| Whakamana | To promote the full participation of providers, and other key stakeholders in the development and provision of Mental Health and Addiction services in their community. |
| Manaaki | To support, embrace and assist all providers and key stakeholders that contribute to the Kaupapa of Te Ara Whiriwhiri and its activities. |
| Tikanga | To promote the use of Te Reo, Tikanga, Kawa and all other forms of Māori expression within Te Ara Whiriwhiri where appropriate. |
