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September 09, 2025
The Ōhanga Ki Te Ao Indigenous Economic Summit to set the scene
Dale Husband
Posted On September 9, 2025
Download AudioTe Arikinui has unveiled a bold vision for Māori economic independence, centred on a $30 million Kotahitanga Fund and the upcoming Ōhanga Ki Te Ao Indigenous economic summit.
The Ōhanga Ki Te Ao Indigenous Economic Summit is an upcoming, high-profile economic summit for te Iwi Māori, announced by Te Arikinui (the Māori Queen), designed to shape and elevate Māori-led economic futures.
In her inaugural national address in 2025, Te Arikinui announced the summit, welcoming attendees to Ōhanga Ki Te Ao, an event intended to bring together global allies keen to collaborate with Māori. The summit is envisioned as a strategic platform to help Māori communities realise economic aspirations independently of government, as part of fostering self-determination, sustainable futures, and thriving whānau.
Te Arikinui emphasised that achieving independence isn’t merely a concept—it’s a living reality tied to wellbeing: “Independence is not just a word to me; it’s my life.” She acknowledged that her father set this vision in motion, and she’s committed to ensuring its continued momentum.
The summit is reportedly aimed at forging international and cross-sector partnerships to support Māori economic initiatives and aspirations.
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