We will utilise our settlement water-space in collaboration with the Te Moana-a-Toi iwi aquaculture collective to establish a sustainable aquaculture industry in Te Moana-a-Toi — advancing Māori economic growth and upholding kaitiakitanga.

Driven by a commitment to sustainability and the integration of mātauranga Māori, we nurture present and future generations of rangatahi to become: (1) guardians of the moana, (2) stewards of our kaimoana, and (3) commercial leaders — each reflecting the values embedded within our Pou.

We strive to build economic resilience by expanding sustainable revenue pathways in fishing and aquaculture, strengthening the capability of our people, and ensuring enduring returns to iwi. Our growth strategy is underpinned by continued investment into whānau, taiao, and tangata-led programmes.

Through targeted iwi development initiatives — including enhanced Iwi Partnership, Pātaka Kai, and Koha Programmes — we are creating sustainable pathways for iwi to thrive. The Ruku Pai Dive and Mātauranga Māori Programme forms the heart of our capacity-building strategy, fostering education and careers connected to the moana and grounded in mātauranga Māori.

Guided by the principle of whanaungatanga, we foster meaningful partnerships with iwi, research institutions, commercial entities, and government agencies — strengthening our collective capacity to protect and sustainably manage the moana.