Partnering with Māori

The role Māori have in the forestry value chain is increasingly important.

Māori own some 48% of commercially planted forest land in New Zealand, and Māori ownership of land and forests will increase as Treaty of Waitangi settlements conclude.

Māori want to participate more actively with forest growing and wood processing in achieve greater economic returns and social benefits.

As Māori increase their influence over land and forests, they will play a greater role in shaping the New Zealand forest industry.  Science and innovation are seen as the key enablers of a stronger Māori economy in future, and forestry and forest-derived products will be a cornerstone of this economy.