Notes of Crown Maori Relations focus group with FOMA 12 April 2018 [pdf, 312 KB]
...that shows the on the ground connection, contribution, and people. Māori feel divorced from government. • Change the narrative and take the people too – economic development is not new to Māori or an evil. • Some businesses have gone offshore to invest, because it’s more expensive to do so here even if it is their preference. • Māori business success is perceived or misunderstood as ‘bad’, poor or undeveloped. • Continue to focus on building economic foundation...