A recent landmark report from Lincoln University and ASB affirms what Māori landowners have always known — that whenua Māori holds untapped potential to transform the future of Aotearoa’s land-use economy. In response, Tāngata Huawhenua Māori Horticulture Council is calling for urgent action to remove the barriers to Māori-led land development. Key Takeaways Māori-Led Development…
Tāngata Huawhenua is celebrating a new milestone for Aotearoa’s horticulture sector, with export earnings hitting a record $8.5 billion. The figures confirm the strength and resilience of the industry — and the growing opportunity for Māori to lead its next evolution. Export Highlights These results reflect a dynamic and premium horticulture sector, well-positioned on the…
A major new report released by the Ministry for the Environment in May 2025 calls for urgent change in how Aotearoa manages its land — and makes it clear that Māori must be at the heart of that transformation. Titled Future Use of Land and How to Fund It, the report outlines how New Zealand…
The Māori Horticulture Council is welcoming the call for bold change in the 2025 KPMG Agri Agenda, which warns that New Zealand’s food and fibre sector needs more than incremental tweaks — it needs a full transformation. A Call to Rethink, Rebuild, and Reconnect Under the theme “Rethink. Rebuild. Reconnect.”, the Agri Agenda challenges the…
Tāngata Huawhenua’s Autumn 2025 pānui brings together insights from a suite of new sector reports and highlights the momentum Māori are building in horticulture — despite ongoing challenges and complexity across the industry. Key Sector Reports Featured: Kiwifruit: A Sector at a Crossroads Professor Frank Scrimgeour’s report outlines both the success and looming risks in…
Tāngata Huawhenua Māori Horticulture Council is backing the findings of a major new report by Professor Frank Scrimgeour, calling it a critical moment for the kiwifruit industry to address declining grower returns, governance issues, and Māori inclusion. Why This Report Matters Titled Pathways to a Better Future for the NZ Kiwifruit Industry, the Scrimgeour report…
The Summer 2025 pānui from Tāngata Huawhenua reflects on a year of challenge, recovery, and renewed focus for Māori horticulture. From the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle to the opportunities in emerging legislation and export growth, this update highlights the sector’s strength and strategic direction. Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery Despite widespread damage, Māori growers have shown resilience,…
As 2023 drew to a close, Tāngata Huawhenua took time to reflect on the people, progress, and partnerships shaping the future of Māori horticulture. This second pānui provides a snapshot of the momentum building across advocacy, innovation, and global collaboration. People Leading Change Manu Caddie – Innovation with ImpactFrom co-founding Rua Bioscience to developing pharmaceutical…
In our first pānui for 2023, Tāngata Huawhenua reflects on recent advocacy, capability building, and strategic opportunities for Māori in the horticulture sector. As the only national platform focused solely on Māori horticultural interests, our work continues to grow across our four strategic pou: Voice & Advocacy, Capability, Opportunities, and Membership. Key Updates Advocacy on…
New Zealand’s food and fibre sector continues to evolve rapidly, creating new opportunities for Māori participation and leadership. The following summary draws from a range of sector reports and highlights the potential for growth across horticulture, hemp, medicinal cannabis, and indigenous species. The Changing Nature of New Zealand’s Food & Beverage Sector The Coriolis Investors…