Highly anticipated report shows dramatic growth in Māori economy

The report reveals good news on the growth front, with the Māori economic contribution to the New Zealand economy having grown from $17 billion in 2018 to $32 billion in 2023.

Informed by key data from census 2023, Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 report highlights the significant economic contributions being made within the Māori economy to the New Zealand economy as a whole.

Insights show that the Māori asset base has grown at a significantly faster rate than the overall economy, from $69 billion in 2018 to $126 billion in 2023. This growth has outstripped the previously predicted figure of $100 billion by 2030.

The insights shared in this report will support and inform decision-making, to help unlock further potential within the Māori economy.

Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 is a resource for all those who are invested in the future of Aotearoa New Zealand, including policymakers, businesses, Iwi-Māori and communities.

Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 – The Māori Economy 2023 report  [PDF, 14 MB]

Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 – The Māori Economy 2023 report launch Media pack [PDF, 269 KB]

Additional information

Te Ōhanga Māori reports

• Since 2010, Te Ōhanga Māori – The Māori Economy reports have offered valuable insights into the Māori economy, its size, and its connections to the wider New Zealand economy.
• Produced by Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL), these reports paint a clear picture of a Māori economy that is dynamic, expanding, growing, and diversifying, while also highlighting its influence and impact.
• MBIE commissioned BERL to complete the research on Te Ōhanga Māori Report 2023, following the well-established methodology from Te Ōhanga Māori Report 2018.
• BERL is a leading provider for a broad range of economic research, analysis, advice and consultancy for business enterprise, organisations, iwi and hapū, institutions, community groups, industry associations and public sector clients in New Zealand.
• Three reports precede the 2023 edition: 2010, 2013 and 2018 which are available on Te Ōhanga Māori - The Māori Economy Reports.
• In advance of the report’s publication, in December 2024 MBIE and BERL shared a snapshot with early insights, available on Te Ōhanga Māori - The Māori Economy Reports(external link)

Te Matapihi - Data Dashboard

• As part of the Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 report development, a publicly accessible online data dashboard has been created using data from Te Ōhanga Māori 2018 and Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 reports, the dashboard has been named 'Te Matapihi'.
• Te Matapihi means "The Window" in English, symbolising a portal—offering vision, perspective, and knowledge.
• The 2018 data dashboard was released in August 2024 and has been updated to include the 2023 information and a comparison of the years. 

Te Matapihi the Data Dashboard(external link)

Te Ōhanga Māori

For more information on Te Ōhanga Māori, visit Te Ōhanga Māori The Māori Economy.