1. Kowhai Consulting Ltd The Role of Maori Accountants in Maori Economic Development A View of the Future from the Future Celia Wihongi

2. Where have we come from? Sale of produce / labour Individualisation of title of Maori land Land wars Maori-owned land based businesses Treaty settlements

3. Where are we now? Involvement Young Formal qualifications More women Type of organisation Diversification of options Professional development

4. Where are we now? Overall Excellence in Business Kokakotaea Forestry Corporation Maori Business Awards 2005

5. Where are we now? Photo: Waitomo Farm, Marae Pact Trust

6. Where are we now? Photo: Waitomo Farm, Marae Pact Trust

7. Where are we now? Source: Community Employment Group Website, Employment Matters

8. Where are we now? National Maori organisations Emerging rangatahi Shift to the regions Fluent speakers of Te Reo

9. Where are we heading? Strong national Maori organisations Strong leaders Strong “grass roots” Strong Te Reo and tikanga

10. My Challenge to Maori Accountants Get involved in “grass roots”