Over the last two decades, the Māori economy has grown faster than the overall economy in this country. Despite this key economic indicators (such as employment, income and rates of business ownership) in the Māori economy still lag behind those of non-Māori. To sustain current momentum and realise further potential, Te Puni Kōkiri is positioning itself for strategic impact, working across government to identify and remove constraints to growth and productivity.

Strategic outcome we want to achieve

Creating the conditions to support Iwi and Māori economic success

What difference will we make?

By applying our influence and investment in the continued growth of the Māori economy, and through coordinated effort, we will see:

• More Māori businesses are supported to accelerate exports
• The growth potential of more Māori assets is unlocked
• The global profile of Māori as indigenous economic leaders is enhanced and collaboration between indigenous economies is strengthened
• Policy and settings increase the number of Māori employed in higher skilled, higher paid roles
  Economic agencies are accountable for their delivery to and for Māori.

What do we want to do?

• Respond to the specific economic opportunities and needs of Iwi and Māori entities through co-investment, facilitation, brokerage and policy advice to stimulate enterprise and asset development, including infrastructure investment, export acceleration and diversification
• Monitor, influence and mentor agencies that deliver policies and services impacting Māori economic, education and skill outcomes to use approaches that will increase effectiveness
• Reduce barriers to improved productivity of collective assets through policy advice, influencing system shifts and legislative change
• Advance international opportunities for indigenous economic collaboration.