Hawks, doves, and kotuku: how Maori culture is changing New Zealand's central bank
by Praveen Menon

Reuters    Translate This Article
2 November 2021

On 2 November 2021 Reuters reported: Over the past few years, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has undergone an overhaul that puts the country's Maori heritage and language at the center of its operations. The RBNZ's new stylized logo is inspired by the legend of Tane Mahuta, the Maori god of the forest, and builds on the narrative of RBNZ as a giant tree that serves as 'kaitiaki', or guardian, of the financial system. Global Good News service views this news as a sign of rising positivity in the fields of business and culture, documenting the growth of life-supporting, evolutionary trends.

... Policy documents are now dotted with visual and linguistic references to Maori folklore, which have perplexed some investors in the New Zealand dollar, the world's 10th-most traded currency.

... The changes are part of a drive to elevate Maori culture, language and society in policymaking and promote indigenous perspectives on issues including climate change and sustainability, which has gathered pace under Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

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