Membership

FOMA MEMBERSHIP

Connecting and Empowering Māori Enterprise

FOMA seeks to Inform → Connect → Deliver for all members — creating opportunities to grow, lead, and thrive in the Māori economy.

Who Can Join?

  • FOMA membership is open to two key groups:

Māori Businesses: 50% or more Māori shareholding

Māori Authorities

  • Trusts and Incorporations under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act

  • Iwi and Hapū organisations and asset holding companies

  • Post-Treaty Settlement Governance Entities (PSGEs)

  • Māori-owned companies and entities

Membership Benefits:

Joining FOMA connects you to a powerful network of Māori leaders, businesses, and organisations working to grow the Māori economy. As a member, you’ll gain access to knowledge, relationships, and opportunities designed to strengthen your people and enterprise.

Inform

Stay empowered with the latest insights shaping Māori enterprise and the wider economy.
Benefits include:

  • Regular updates on Māori, industry, and economic news through our Monthly Pānui.

  • Access to Quarterly Policy Updates and economic insights tailored for Māori organisations.

  • Information Papers that break down key issues such as Te Ture Whenua Māori, Water, and Climate Change.

Connect

Build meaningful relationships and networks that strengthen the Māori economy.
Benefits include:

  • Invitations to flagship events like the FOMA National Conference and Huihuinga Wāhine – Māori Women’s Leadership Summit.

  • Access to Leadership Pathways through global programmes such as Nuffield, Kellogg, ISL, and Stanford.

  • Opportunities to engage in Industry Forums across Dairy, Forestry, Livestock, Investment, and more.

  • Regional Member Updates providing space for collaboration and shared learning.

Deliver