Who gets to decide what happens to assets held on behalf of all Māori? (opens original article in a new tab)

The article explores the governance and evolving role of Tū Ātea, a Māori organisation managing spectrum assets, highlighting challenges in representing Māori interests and balancing commercial growth with community benefits.

• Tū Ātea was established to manage Māori spectrum assets from treaty settlements and claims
• The organisation's governance and decision-making processes are complex and not widely understood by Māori
• Tū Ātea has grown into a significant telecommunications business with $100m in assets and $50m annual revenue
• There is ongoing debate about how pan-tribal entities should balance commercial growth with serving Māori interests