The first in an NBR series running this week, on how businesses are embedding Te Ao Māori into their work. Chapman Tripp’s Te Aopare Dewes says the shift’s reshaping law, policy, and corporate practice.
What’s at stake? Companies that fail to engage with tikanga Māori risk reputational damage, litigation, and missed opportunities in a $200b Māori economy.
Background: Chapman Tripp’s Te Ao Māori Trends & Insights 2025 sets out practical steps for corporates to integrate tikanga Māori.
Main players: Business leaders, including Chapman Tripp partner Te Aopare Dewes.
When Chapman Tripp released this year's Te Ao Māori Trends and Insights report, it made a clear call. New Zealand companies need to embed tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori into the heart of their operations – not as a gesture, but as good business.
Sign up to get the latest stories and insights delivered to your inbox – free, every day.
Key points
What’s at stake? Companies that fail to engage with tikanga Māori risk reputational damage, litigation, and missed opportunities in a $200b Māori economy.
Background: Chapman Tripp’s Te Ao Māori Trends & Insights 2025 sets out practical steps for corporates to integrate tikanga Māori.
Main players: Business leaders, including Chapman Tripp partner Te Aopare Dewes.
