Te Ōhanga Māori The Māori Economy

The Māori economy is key to the wellbeing of Māori. It is a significant, and increasingly important contributor to the wider economy of New Zealand.

We acknowledge that in Te Ao Māori, the true value of taonga such as land and water cannot be reflected on a balance sheet or in numerical values. Te Ōhanga Māori reports recognise this point and provides a rich description of Māori participation in the economy. This description goes beyond simply counting the dollar value of Māori assets.

The reports inform and support iwi, Māori, business, and Government in its decision making about the future development and wellbeing of Māori and New Zealand.

The upcoming Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 report is scheduled to be released early December 2024.  This report will build on previous work, following the well-established methodology from Te Ōhanga Māori 2018 reports.

In this section

Whakapapa background

Prior to European arrival in New Zealand, the Māori economy was based on a barter system.

Kaitautoko partners and supporters

There has been several agencies and organisations supporting Te Ōhanga Māori Reports since 2010.

Te Ōhanga Māori - The Māori Economy Reports

Māori Economy Reports dating back to 2010

Te Matapihi The Data Dashboard

Part of Te Ōhanga Māori 2023/24 research development also includes the creation of a publicly accessible online data, dashboards and dictionary using the Te Ōhanga Māori 2018 report.

Rauemi tautoko support resources

Rauemi tautoko support resources, Kuputaka glossary and dictionary

Whakapā mai Contact us

If you have any pātai, please email us at Maori Innovation Fund:

mif@mbie.govt.nz

Main office location
15 Stout Street
Wellington 6011

Postal address
PO Box 1473
Wellington 6014