Case Study Analysis: The Treaty of Waitangi in New Zealand Business

This case study examines the Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840, and its implications for business management in New Zealand. It explores the roles of key stakeholders, including Maori tribes and the British Crown, and discusses the language differences that led to conflicts. The study delves into the principles of the treaty relevant to today's business environment, such as responsible governance and equity for Maori people. Furthermore, it analyzes the key characteristics of Maori business practices, using Ngai Tahu Holdings as a case example, focusing on their business objectives and contributions to the economy. The conclusion emphasizes the need to overcome historical inequalities by developing policies that ensure equality for Maori people, highlighting the organization's success in maintaining its objectives and upholding the wellbeing of Maori. The provided references support the analysis with relevant research on indigenous health, enterprise, and the Treaty's impact.

Business
Management
-Treaty Of Waitangi

Introduction
 About the Treaty of Waitangi
 Signed between Maori tribes in New Zealand in the Northern
Islands and the British Crown
 February 6th, 1840
 More than 500 Maori Leaders were involved
 Treaty was signed by Governor William Hobson
 Language differences between English and Maori
translations led to conflicts
 In 1977, the treaty was nullified

Part 1: Implications of the
treaty of Waitangi
 -Role of two key stakeholders in the Treaty of Waitangi
 Role of Maori tribes
 Seeking protection against the French forces
 Seeking for control of Maori lands and resources
 Role of the British Crown:
 Setting colonies in Maori Lands
 Maintaining control over the trade route
 Officiating of the treaty

Part 1: Implications of the
treaty of Waitangi
 Four relevancies of the Treaty of Waitangi principles in today’s
business environment
 Responsible governance
 Equity for Maori People
 Responsibility of businesses operating in Maori lands ti work towards
the wellbeing of the community
 Equal treatment of Maori people in terms of employment and wage
structures.

Part 2: Key characteristics of Maori business
practice
 -Identification and explanation of four business objectives of
Ngai Tahu Holdings in terms of the operational efficiency and
business growth
 Involvement of the organization in in fisheries, tourism, real estate and
forestry
 Contribution of 200 million AUD to economy
 Ownership of 80% of the lands of southern islands
 Objectives supports operational growth
 a) Increasing shareholder equity and expanding commercial asset base
 b) Providing annual cash returns to the Maori through the tribes charitable
trust to facilitate social, cultural and environmental initiatives
 c) Growing the business for future generations
 d) Developing future strategies and assessing opportunities.

Conclusion
 The historical inequalities promoted by the treaty required and
approaches to overcome those inequalities by developing policy
that ensures equality of the Maori people in New Zealand
 The organization has been quiet successful in the maintenance of
its objectives of upholding the wellbeing of Maori

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