Miriama Cribb (Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tama) presented the findings of a literature and desktop review that looks at whānau systems of governance and economic development that are informed by whānau aspirations of well-being.

Often the discussion and actions on Māori governance and economic development are aimed at a hapū or iwi level. With the rise in Whānau Ora initiatives, diversifying income streams, long-term planning and self-sustaining living arrangements, we have seen a rise in whānau systems of governance and economic development.

The presentation focused on what drives these new systems of governance, the context in which they are created, and the ways in which whānau are planning for the present and future, that is focused on a whānau definition of well-being.

The presentation, and the review, is connected to the ‘Waiata’ research priority of Te Atawhai o Te Ao, which looks at cultural recovery, prosperity and appropriate methods of recovery and healing through whānau systems of governance and economic development. (From Facebook). Record #8705