“GRABBING THE TAIL OF THE TANIWHA”

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Leveraging the Maori

Economy

Ko wai au?

These are the elements that define me

My name is Mavis Mullins

I sincerely greet you

My dad – Punga B Paewai

The Ruahine Range is my mountain

The Manawatu River is my river

We are the people of Rangitane

I breathe the breath of this place

My mum – Josephine Whanarere

Mount Ruapehu is my mountain

The Whanganui River is my river

We are the people of Atihau nui

I breathe the breath of this place

Who am I?

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My Story

• The Māori population is 15.3% of New Zealand’s population;

• The value of the Māori economy

circa $42.6b; • 71% of the Māori asset base is with

small and medium enterprises; • The Māori demographics show a

youthful bubble; • Māori are going global seeking

indigenous links. • BUT the Māori “measure” needs to

move from Assets to Income

SNAPSHOT - THE MĀORI ECONOMY

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Maori Footprint in the Primary

Sector

30% lamb production

10% kiwifruit

production

40% of the fishing quota

10% dairy production

30% forestry

In essence …

• Considerable primary sector footprint

• Proven infrastructure • Capability • Long term horizon • Investment ready • National and global brands

BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE …

LETS COME CLOSER TO HOME

Papawai & Kaikokirikiri Trust

Makirikiri

Aggregate Trust

Regional Opportunity #1

TREATY SETTLEMENTS

Rangitane

Ngati Kahungunu

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= $32.5m

= $93m

Regional Opportunity #2

6 March 2016

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• Has there ever been such a significant moment in time

for the Wairarapa region, the Wairarapa communities?

• What are we doing about it?

• Do we have a plan?

• Can we aim to lift Incomes not necessarily Assets?

• Can we be a leader for Provincial NZ? Where the

doors of local entities are wide open for

collaboration?

Burning Questions

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NEXT STEPS

1. Lets do our homework –

• understand our special whakapapa

2. Lets get uncomfortable

• Look proactively for diversity

• Learn the Reo

3. Lets open our minds and hearts

4. Lets create the opportunities to engage

5. Lets be bold and brave – not afraid!

6. Lets start yesterday