Geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty affecting commercial operations

Extreme weather events and climate change impacts on forestry, avocado, honey, and nursery operations

Government policy changes and regulatory reforms impacting iwi development and funding

Resource Management Act reforms and potential weakening of iwi voice in consenting processes

Challenges in avocado and honey industries due to low production, declining prices, and market oversupply

Resistance and obstruction from other Iwi Māori Partnership Boards in establishing Te Manawa o Te Ika

Court of Appeal proceedings regarding mana whenua (Ngāti Manawa appeal scheduled for June 2025)

High interest rates affecting business financing and debt servicing

Supply chain disruptions and labour constraints affecting commercial operations

Uncertainty in funding and policy support for iwi services following government changes

Market volatility affecting primary sector investments (avocado orchard pricing, honey demand)

COVID-19 pandemic impact on operations and supply chains

Loan debt management (total borrowings $14.5m)

Dependence on government funding for service delivery programs

Resource Management Act reform legislative uncertainty

Mana Whenua outcome resolution affecting future asset base

Weather and climate impacts on primary production assets

Export market challenges affecting wool dumping and avocado operations

COVID-19 pandemic impacts on operations, employment and whānau health

Economic uncertainty and market volatility affecting primary sector investments

Honey industry challenges - low prices and declining national production (24% decline)

Wool industry challenges and competitive pressure on recycled wool pack business

Audit timing challenges due to multiple geographical locations

Housing development capacity and funding availability

CNI Mana Whenua adjudication process outcomes and timing

Reliance on government funding programmes

Staff retention and training requirements

Campsite maintenance requirements and visitor management