August 01, 2019
Samuels’ task to exert Māori influence
Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta wants the new head of her ministry to have influence across government.
She says Dave Samuels has an international perspective from working on trade issues for the Ministry for Primary Industries in the Middle East and China for the past five years, so he understands Māori aspirations for exports and trade.
He can also help the ministry sell its vision to Māori development to other government agencies.
"He has to demonstrate that by leading and influencing among his peer group ensure but also engaging with iwi, with Māori and ensuring that we reach into whānau because that is where success lies and I am sure he is up for the job," Ms Mahuta says.
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