Māori economy going from strength to strength: BERL report

report produced by Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL) in partnership with Te Pūtea Matua – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has found.

Te Ōhanga Māori 2018, released today, paints a picture of the Māori economy in 2018, showing far-reaching business activities, a diverse asset base and a growing workforce with growing skills.

The Māori economy has been put at $68.7 billion, up on the previously estimated $42.6 billion.

The report says that the financial value of "assets underpinning Te Ōhanga Māori in 2018 is estimated at $68.7 billion. This compares with an estimated $42.6 billion in 2013."