Funding dependency on government grants

Changes to government policy affecting funding allocations

Market volatility affecting investment returns

Economic downturn impacting whānau financial wellbeing

Recruitment and retention of skilled staff

Compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple service areas

Political changes impacting Te Ao Māori and government funding

Stagnation of asset base growth over four years

Changes to Resource Management Act 1991 and environmental legislation

Fast-Track Approvals affecting environmental protection

Limited funding for sustainability of education and youth programmes

Staff capacity constraints for Māori leadership initiatives

Sustained engagement challenges with mainstream school populations

COVID-19 and operational disruption impacts

Treasury funding cuts and progressive removal of Treaty recognition

Wind farm and aquamarine farming projects require 2-5 year due diligence assessment period