Māori Agribusiness Extension (MABx) programme

About MABx

The Māori Agribusiness Extension (MABx) programme supports you to undertake change. This is done in small groups, or clusters, and is built around:

building your capability as a landowner to identify and implement sustainable changes in land-use practice
working together with other landowners to make the most of opportunities to achieve the benefits of scale
providing access to a wider range of knowledge, tools and networks to support whenua development.

MABx participants have a common interest, want to work together, and are usually at a similar stage of development.

There are 2 types of MABx clusters:

Exploration clusters: enable participants to explore opportunities to work together
Project clusters: enable participants to implement collective goals.

The programme will help you to form networks, access knowledge, and support your needs. Your cluster might want to learn more about:

There are a few things you will need to get involved. You should:

be interested in exploring new options for your whenua or other agribusiness assets
be willing to work with other trusts and go through a group learning process – committing time, effort and knowledge to make it work
be willing to make changes that apply good environmental practices
have whenua administered for the benefit of Māori and administered under a formal ownership structure
have a functioning governance group and be able to obtain trustee agreement to participate.

These resources can help you decide if this programme is right for you.

To find out more or have a kōrero with our regional kaimahi, email maoriagribusiness@mpi.govt.nz