Te Ohu Kaimoana Annual Plan 2026

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It is our privilege to present to iwi the Annual Plan of Te Ohu Kaimoana for the 1 October 2025 - 30 September 2026 financial year, our fifth and final 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 the 2025/26 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, and 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 strengthen coordination and collaboration across the kāhui entities.
5. Te Ohu Kaimoana will manage the transition of arrangements under the Māori Fisheries Amendment Act 2024.
6. Te Ohu Kaimoana will continue to provide for the growth and wellbeing of kaimahi and directors.
7. Iwi understand and have confidence in the role, performance, and value of Te Ohu Kaimoana.