Te Ohu Kaimoana Annual Plan 2025

It is our privilege to present to iwi the Annual Plan of Te Ohu Kaimoana for the 2024/25 financial year; our fourth against our current five-year strategic plan.

To give effect to Te Ohu Kaimoana’s purpose and the four pou of the strategic plan, these are seven priorities we have identified for the2024/25 financial year:

1. Te Ohu Kaimoana will continue to focus on delivering its core legislative duties and functions as the trustee of the fisheries and aquaculture settlements, to support iwi and to assist the Crown to discharge its settlement obligations under the settlements.
2. Te Ohu Kaimoana will provide expert technical advice to iwi throughout Aotearoa, on fisheries, aquaculture, relevant matters affecting the marine environment and the settlements.
3. Te Ohu Kaimoana will advocate on behalf of iwi, including monitoring and responding to matters in a way that reflects the relationship of iwi with their taonga, and that protects and enhances their rights.
4. Te Ohu Kaimoana will coordinate ongoing work between kāhui entities.
5. Te Ohu Kaimoana will support iwi in the transition of arrangements under the Māori Fisheries Amendment Act.
6. Te Ohu Kaimoana will have an ongoing focus on the development and wellbeing of its staff and directors.
7. Iwi are clear on, and have confidence in, the role of Te Ohu Kaimoana.