Indigenising economic development is not about rejecting modern economics. It is about expanding the definition of prosperity and building systems where cultural authority and economic growth are interdependent.
Cyclone Gabrielle showed us what matauranga Maori has always known - that community resilience is built on relationships, collective systems, and deep knowledge of the land. It is time this knowledge shapes our national approach to climate adaptation.
Trade tensions, supply chain disruptions, and shifting alliances are reshaping the landscape for NZ businesses. For Maori commercial entities, the opportunity to leverage Indigenous networks has never been greater.
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