NZ Race Relations Roundup

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January 29, 2021 . 9:05 AM

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News:

Reserve Bank report tots up $69b of assets in Maori economy

Maori businesses and non-profit organisations owned almost $69 billion in assets as of 2018, according to a new report on the Maori economy released by the Reserve Bank.

The report, produced by economic consultancy Berl, said the economic interests of Maori were increasingly diverse but opportunities remained for those interests to reach their full potential.

Most of the assets of the Maori economy were in the private sector.

There were almost 10,000 companies owned by Maori which had combined assets of $39b, Berl found……
stuff.co.nz/business/124067350/reserve-bank-report-tots-up-69b-of-assets-in-mori-economy

Council likely to change its spelling of Wakatipu

The name “Wakatipu” is likely to be updated on signs, buildings and open spaces around the Queenstown area to reflect traditional Maori spelling and pronunciation.
In November, Ngai Tahu elder Sir Tipene O’Regan said it was time to update and correct the historically inaccurate name given by European settlers to the southern lake.

The correct spelling, “Whakatipu”, is pronounced in English as if with a “ph” at the start……
odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/council-likely-change-its-spelling-wakatipu

Brace for impact, change is coming

Our expert panel last night discussed a likely design and impact of a fully funded Maori Health Authority with commissioning powers…….(Log in required)
nzdoctor.co.nz/article/brace-impact-change-coming