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This whakatauki is tried, tested, true and very befitting of this year’s theme for our annual report. It speaks to the importance of connectivity, relationships and values that are integral to Moana New Zealand’s success. Our people are truly our foundation, and their safety and wellbeing is paramount.
Moana New Zealand is a wholly owned Māori organisation bound by the values of manaakitanga (looking after our people our way), whakatipuranga (prosperity for future generations), whakapapa (our genealogy - where we’re from) and kaitiakitanga (custodians for our future generations). All values that are people centric.
Welcome to our seventh Annual Integrated Report <IR>. In line with our Māori ownership, we honour our shareholders by publishing the report in both English and Te Reo Māori.
The creative integrates Māori design that reflects both our values and key elements of the <IR> framework. Inspiration for design is based on the pou (carved pole) that stands at our head office in Mt Wellington, Auckland.
Thank you for taking the time to understand Moana New Zealand, our people and what we strive to achieve on behalf of, and for our shareholders.
View financial statements Visit Last years reportWe fish and harvest solely from the coastal waters of New Zealand, Aotearoa. One of the world’s most pristine and sustainably managed fisheries. Connecting you to the taste of a true and pure place.
Bringing you New Zealand’s most sought after species of pāua kahurangi, pāua tūwā, ika, kōura and tio. Seafood as good as it can be, brought to market with a lightness of touch that preserves and protects its pure taste and rare magic. Like you were there and caught it yourself.
We have a deep sense of responsibility and respect for our kaimoana, honouring the taonga we have been entrusted with. Taking a long term view in everything we do, we work in harmony with nature to ensure the sustainability of our fisheries for future generations.
As guardians of Māori fishing assets we are dedicated to contributing to the wellbeing of future generations.
We connect the world to the true taste and rare magic of New Zealand’s best kaimoana and kai ora.
Our tikanga
— everything we do is underpinned by our values
An enduring balanced portfolio positioned for growth that is underpinned by visionary and innovative leadership, that delivers long-term sustainable wellbeing for future generations. Investments we make have a long-term view.
Collaborative approach to maintaining and developing an ingrained understanding of who we are, the needs and aspirations of our people, our shareholders and stakeholders. The investment in our people, technology and innovation to honour the settlement of fisheries assets on behalf of Iwi.
The care we have for our people and the creation and nurturing of meaningful relationships and partnerships to enable an enduring industry.
Being responsible and active custodians of the taonga that has been entrusted to us to manage and protect on behalf of our Iwi shareholders.
Long term value creation for our shareholders and stakeholders, including the communities we operate in.
On 22 September Iwi gathered from far and wide for the auspicious occasion that was the celebration of 30 years since the signing of the Fisheries Deed of Settlement.
Rukutohorā symbolises the long breath required to dive deep into the oceans, seeing the unseen, feeling the unknown and seamlessly gliding into another world of opportunity.
During the one day hui, it was a privilege to hear from those involved in the struggle that was the settlement. Dame Naida Glavish, Tā Matiu Rei, Whaimutu Dewes and Shane Jones shared their thoughts on what was happening at the time and the challenges they faced.
Dame Naida Glavish
In 1835 at the signing of the declaration of independence Aperahama Taonui did state “he taniwha
kei te haere mai, ōna niho hei hiriwa he kōura ki tona kai he whenua. Kaua e mataku i te hiriwa me
te kōura, engari kaua e tōku e te hiriwa me te kōura hei atuatanga mōu. Kei a u ki ngā karanga
atuatanga kaitiaki a wa tātou kai.” Do not absolve yourself of the god given right to protect our
food source.
Shane Jones
Māori claims only came to the fore because of the agenda of the Labour government of that time to
privatise the ownership of access rights to fisheries. But once people realised that the rights
were being privatised, the ‘battle royale’ commenced.
Dame Naida Glavish
At the time, every one of us commissioners were hopeful that what we were doing was going to be
beneficial to te iwi Māori.
Sir Tipene O’Regan
There was a general uproar within Te Ao Māori but not a lot of clarity about what to do.
Shane Jones
It is assumed that the relationship to the ocean is through the treaty. No, it goes back to the
Pacific through the deeds of Māui.
Dan Hikuroa
The same time that Europeans began arriving, that Māori fishing rights began to erode.
Sir Tipene O’Regan
We had been trading fish with Sydney and Hobart prior to the Treaty of Waitangi. We traded fish
with other tribes, and that constituted a commercial activity.
Jamie Tuuta
Political settlements, such as the Māori Fisheries Settlement, are always imperfect. It's fair to
say there have been winners and losers.
Shane Jones
One of the downsides of the settlement was to pit tribe against tribe.
Jamie Tuuta
Coastline versus population, tensions that arose between individual iwi and regions. Those Iwi
that weren’t heavily affected by raupatu and confiscation had larger populations than those that
had.
Dame Naida Glavish
Those who opposed were highly skilled protesters. They deserved to have a voice.
Sir Tipene O’Regan
Kiwi banks were dogs.
Tell me Sir Tipene, why should I do this thing? Best we be cursed by our grandchildren.
If we haven’t done justice for our mokopuna, it's not from a want of trying.
Jamie Tuuta
We need to inspire our people to want to understand and to get involved, participate and care
about Māori fisheries. Why? Because it's part of who we are.
Rachel Taulelei
It's marketing, it’s science, it’s innovation, it’s technology. I wish that more Māori knew what
the opportunities were within fisheries.
Shane Jones
Māori are incredibly adaptable. The human race is adaptable. And we have the infinitive capacity
of our creative abilities to find technological and scientific solutions to the challenges that
confront us.
Rachel Taulelei
There's a lot of challenges for fisheries generally, so how do you collectivise in a way that
makes the most of us being of one people? You have to really, really ask yourself hard questions,
are we making the right decisions now to ensure for a prosperous future.
Shane Jones
We stood on the brow of the hill at Te Rerenga Wairua this enormous cloud of fish appeared on the
surface of the ocean. It was smashed open by warehenga, kingfish, and at that point, it was
evident that the settlement would result in people fleeing in all different directions.
And it would take a long time before the people came back together.
Here we share with you a presentation provided by Moana New Zealand Chair, Rachel Taulelei as she shares some thoughts on the ride it’s been, what lies in our future and what makes Moana magic.
We hope you enjoy this reflection piece.
Rachel Taulelei Celebrating 30 years