 providing robust payment and settlement services for New Zealand’s financial institutions. The inclusion of a Te Ao Māori view encourages us to think holistically and long-term, as we go about our legislative tasks. Most importantly, we increasingly look to focus on long-term, holistic, and sustainable outcomes when setting and implementing our strategies.
A longer-term focus is one that sees prolonged economic prosperity consistent with environmental sustainability, social cohesion and cultural inclusion. As part of broader Government policy, the Minister of Finance also writes a Letter of Expectations to us each year. In 2022, the Minister outlined that our Te Ao Māori strategy aligns with an expectation that we embody a collaborative approach in the Māori-Crown relationship2.