Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 28, 2018 16:18:47 GMT 12
IWI BUSINESS FLOURISHING - MORE BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS
The Māori economy has powered beyond $50 billion and business-savvy iwi are now extending their investment into more social initiatives that directly benefit iwi members, says Chapman Tripp.
On the language front, Dewes feels optimistic and proud that mainstream Aotearoa is finally realising the benefit of learning te reo Māori, and says it’s a positive step for the business-community that leaders are starting to understand te reo is both culturally and commercially beneficial.
Dewes said another key trend identified in the report is the increasing acceptance of taonga in the law.
“As historical claims are settled, we see the Office of Treaty Settlements evolving into a Ministry that collaborates with and is committed to iwi relations moving forward.
Of course, government will also need to continue to have resources available for dealing with contemporary Treaty breaches.”....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1803/S00846/iwi-business-flourishing-more-benefits-for-members.htm
The Māori economy has powered beyond $50 billion and business-savvy iwi are now extending their investment into more social initiatives that directly benefit iwi members, says Chapman Tripp.
On the language front, Dewes feels optimistic and proud that mainstream Aotearoa is finally realising the benefit of learning te reo Māori, and says it’s a positive step for the business-community that leaders are starting to understand te reo is both culturally and commercially beneficial.
Dewes said another key trend identified in the report is the increasing acceptance of taonga in the law.
“As historical claims are settled, we see the Office of Treaty Settlements evolving into a Ministry that collaborates with and is committed to iwi relations moving forward.
Of course, government will also need to continue to have resources available for dealing with contemporary Treaty breaches.”....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1803/S00846/iwi-business-flourishing-more-benefits-for-members.htm