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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 1, 2018 16:17:33 GMT 12
COLLABORATION KEY TO WAIKATO REGIONAL GROWTHMore than 100 Waikato leaders are looking at ways to improve the region's environment, economy and communities. Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Māori leaders agree collaboration is key in growing the interests of Māori and the region. Mahuta says the teaching of King Tawhiao - "If there is but one toetoe stem it will break, but if they are together in a bundle they will never break," is a guide to regional success. “We need to consider how Māori can engage in these discussions to action our needs in order to strengthen all areas of the region of Waikato,” she says. FOMA Chair Traci Houpapa is laying down the gauntlet at the inaugural Waikato Regional Council gathering for heads in environment, business, councils and iwi to collaborate. “Māori need to recognise generally that in order for us to succeed and grow our wealth and prosperity we need to partner,” says Houpapa...... www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/collaboration-key-waikato-regional-growth
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