MAORI BUSINESS CONCEPTS

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MAORI BUSINESS CONCEPTS

• A introduction to Maori Business concepts.

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KAITIAKITANGA Guardianship of resources

• Whale Watch Kaikoura owned by Ngai Tahu
• Ngai Tahu have lived with whales for over
  1000 years. We intend to live with them for
  another 1000 years
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vXYISPRa8r28
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vr01hBUDzWK8feature
  fvst

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Putaki Origin or reason for being, similar to
Vision Statement.

• It can be heard in thesong of the birdIt can
  be felt in the breathof each new dayIt lives
  in the spirit ofMother EarthIt lives in our
  heartsand it will be witnessedthrough the eyes
  ofour children."
• Marcus Solomon - Ngai Tahu talking about
  sustainability

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Tikanga the ethical framework underpinning
customs, systems, processes and appropriate
behaviours. Similar to a mission statement.

• Whale Watch Kaikoura
• As a Maori-owned company, Whale Watch
  cherishes the twin values of hospitality to
  visitors and reverence for the natural world.

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Turanga is the legal framework of a company
e.g. limited liability however in a Maori context
this is complicated by dual ownership of communal
assets e.g. land

• Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu works on behalf of the
  iwi to manage the collective assets of Ngai Tahu
  whanui.

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Rangitaratanga leadership, authority or
management. Does your company use a
hierarchical/flat/matrix structure to make
decisions and solve problems
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References

• Business Studies Teaching and Learning Guide
• http//www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/
• http//www.whalewatch.co.nz/
• http//www.maoriculture.co.nz/
• landcareresearch.co.nz