There are fears Māori will become the shock absorbers as the economy continues in its sharp downturn.
Māori own a significant proportion of assets in the primary sectors - with iwi organisations and land trusts heavily invested in tourism, forestry and international equities.
However - unemployment is at 8-point-4 per cent for Maori - double that of non-Māori.
Māni Dunlop speaks with the chair of Ngāti Porou Holding Group and Eastland Group limited, Matanuku Mahuika.
