Iwi Leaders on Development, Crown Relationships & What Matters Most

We’re less than 100 days out from the General Election, e te whānau. So, what are our iwi leaders thinking as Aotearoa heads to the polls?

At the National Iwi Chairs Forum, we sat down with Mook Hohneck, Marama Royal and Jamie Tuuta for a kōrero about where things are at for iwi and where we go from here.

They talk about the relationship between iwi and the Crown right now, the importance of taking action and what that can look like for whānau and iwi, and continuing to drive iwi development regardless of who holds the seats in Parliament.

With an election fast approaching, what matters most for iwi over the next 100 days and beyond?

Watch the full panel and let us know your whakaaro below. 👇🏽

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