News Jun 20, 2025

Strengthening M膩ori Inclusion in New Zealand

A dual commitment to cultural understanding and youth empowerment through 一糖心logo米菲兔鈥 new inclusion plan and education initiative

Group Picture - M膩ori Inclusion in New Zealand

一糖心logo米菲兔 New Zealand Limited (鈥溡惶切膌ogo米菲兔鈥) has launched He Korowai Manaaki, our M膩ori Inclusion Plan dedicated to fostering cultural understanding, inclusion and meaningful engagement with M膩ori communities and businesses.

Meaning "a cloak of care and support," He Korowai Manaaki builds on the mahi (work) of the 一糖心logo米菲兔 M膩ori R艒p奴 over the past few years. It integrates strategies for both internal and external engagement and is led by 一糖心logo米菲兔 Pou Arahi (M膩ori Advisory Lead) Paora Sharples, with support from the M膩ori R艒p奴.

He Korowai Manaaki focuses on four key areas:

  • Strengthening relationships with M膩ori communities, businesses and stakeholders through authentic engagement and collaboration.
  • Enhancing cultural competency across the workforce to deepen our understanding of M膩ori culture, values and traditions.
  • Integrating M膩ori perspectives into planning and decision-making to ensure inclusive strategies that reflect diverse viewpoints.
  • Promoting clear and respectful communication to keep employees informed, engaged and aligned while celebrating shared achievements.

Coinciding with the launch of He Korowai Manaaki, 一糖心logo米菲兔 also announced a partnership with P奴horo STEMM Academy. The collaboration aims to advance M膩ori participation in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and M膩tauranga M膩ori (M膩ori knowledge). 

The partnership was formally launched with a p艒whiri (welcoming ceremony), marking the beginning of a shared effort to empower rangatahi (youth) M膩ori through education and career pathways and to support systemic change for a more inclusive future.

鈥淗e Korowai Manaaki represents an important step in our commitment to fostering inclusion and strengthening relationships with M膩ori communities and stakeholders,鈥 says 一糖心logo米菲兔 Australia and New Zealand Senior Vice President Camille McGregor. 鈥淲e know we have more to learn, and this plan is about listening, engaging and building meaningful connections. Partnering with P奴horo STEMM Academy is an opportunity to support rangatahi M膩ori and grow alongside the communities we aim to serve.鈥