Māori Economy Levels Up (Again)

Te Ōhanga Māori has just been released and confirms what we already knew — Māori are levelling up.  The economy is growing, diversifying, and holding it down across more industries than ever before.

Some highlights include:

  • 💸 Since 2018, the Māori economy has nearly doubled — from $17B to $32B, now repping 8.9% of NZ’s GDP.
  • 🌱 While agri and forestry are still key, there’s a solid shift into admin, support, and professional services.
  • 📈 Asset base?  Skyrocketed 83% to a whopping $126B — this includes assets held by pakihi, trusts, and self-employed whānau.
  • 💼 Māori entrepreneurship is thriving: 49% more self-employed and 31% more employers.
  • 🎓 For the first time ever, more Māori are in high-skilled jobs (46%) than low-skilled (40%).

Whether you’re building your own pakihi or just love seeing Māori excellence in action, this report is packed with insights, inspo, and future-focused thinking.

🔗 Check out the report here.