Thriving Māori: Success Stories Unveiled

Celebrating Māori Excellence and Achievement Year 13 Social Studies Te Marautanga o Aotearoa

WALT: We Are Learning To

Identify and analyze successful Māori individuals and organizations Understand the diverse contributions of Māori to New Zealand society Examine factors that contribute to Māori success and resilience Evaluate the impact of Māori leadership in various sectors

Thriving Māori Economies Report Overview

Recent research reveals significant Māori economic growth Māori asset base has grown substantially Innovation and entrepreneurship driving success Traditional values integrated with modern business practices

Māori Economic Growth Statistics

Dame Tariana Turia - Political Leadership

Co-founder of the Māori Party First Māori woman to hold ministerial positions Championed Māori health and social issues Advocate for Māori self-determination

Sir Apirana Ngata - Educational Pioneer

First Māori university graduate Promoted Māori cultural revival Developed Māori land development schemes Integrated traditional and modern knowledge

Traditional vs Modern Māori Success

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Taika Waititi - Creative Excellence

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Brought Māori stories to global audiences Director of 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' and 'Jojo Rabbit' Promotes indigenous representation in film

Success Factors Analysis

Work in groups of 4 Choose one Māori success story Identify 3 key factors that contributed to their success Present your findings to the class in 2 minutes

Kiritapu Allan - Political Trailblazer

Youngest Māori woman elected to Parliament Minister for several key portfolios Advocate for youth and social justice Breaking barriers in political leadership

Māori Business Success - Kiwibank

New Zealand's most trusted bank Strong Māori leadership and values Community-focused banking approach Supporting Māori economic development

Discussion Question

What role do traditional Māori values play in modern Māori success stories? Think about concepts like whakatōhea (collective responsibility) and manaakitanga (hospitality)