Figure 1. Our Te Ao Māori approach  5  Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand But why is it so important that we at the Reserve Bank learn from and embrace Te Ao Māori in our day to day work? We are the central bank for all of Aotearoa. Māori people are our people.
As kaitiaki (guardians) of the financial system, we have a responsibility to ensure that Māori have fair and equal access to the financial services they need – something our system has not always delivered. But it’s not just about creating better outcomes for Māori. Māori language, history, and culture shape our identity as a country.