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informed decision-making about partnerships
and collaborations with other groups that are
involved in strategies such as carbon farming,
geothermal, eco-tourism or horticulture.
This report demonstrates, at a broad level,
the significance of Mäori in the economic
development of Waiariki, and the role Mäori
can play in influencing economic change
and direction in this area. It should be used
in conjunction with other strategies and
economic development projects that are being
undertaken such as the three year action plan
that is part of the Bay of Plenty Regional
Strategy. This strategy considers Mäori
economic development and land use a high
priority for the Bay of Plenty region.
This report is also a platform for further
investigation. It should encourage further
investigation and discussion between
members of the Bay of Plenty Mäori
Economic Development Reference Group
and other groups in the rohe such as district
and city councils, settlement entities, ahu
whenua trusts, incorporations, professional
organisations and networks, and other
stakeholders in the primary industry.
This report, and the projects highlighted in
the Bay of Plenty Regional Strategy, illustrates
areas where Mäori can work with partner
agencies to meet current and future economic
opportunities.
Mäori are a sleeping giant in the Waiariki rohe
but a paradigm shift is occurring. While the
asset base is currently concentrated in the
primary industry, there are clear indications
of increasing diversification to high value
investment decisions. This paradigm shift is
being driven by land ownership, but ongoing
settlements with the Crown are also changing
the mix of assets. Further investigation of the
productive use and value of these assets will
see the giant awaken in this rohe, and Mäori
generate the skills and knowledge required for
continuous social and economic evolution.
TE PUNI KÖKIRI
REPORT ON THE MÄORI ASSET BASE IN THE WAIARIKI ECONOMY