Chellie Spiller

Chellie Spiller is a PhD candidate at The University of Auckland Business School. She is researching the cultural dimension of sustainable business development. Her research has appeared in several publications. Chellie holds a Master's degree in International Relations specialising in world affairs including political strategy, the world economy and society. She has extensive corporate experience in management andmarketing roles, and as a director of a leading travel company. She has a strong interest in sustainability and culture and has researched this internationally including through attending the 2002 United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development. Chellie's Māori tribal affiliation is Ngati Kahungunu, and her hapu (sub-tribe) is Ngai Tahu Matawhaiti. Chellie is a recipient of a Kelly Doctoral Scholarship.

Dr Rodger Spiller

Dr Rodger Spiller is a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Accountant and Managing Director of Money Matters and Rodger Spiller & Associates. He holds a PhD from The University of Auckland in ethical and sustainablebusiness and investment and a Master of Commerce (First Class Honours). Rodger is Executive Director of the New Zealand Centre for Business Ethics and Sustainable Development, a member of the Nominating Committee of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, and a Director of the Ethical Investment Association and Transparency International (NZ). He is a former member of the Securities Commission and has served as Executive Director of the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development and New Zealand Businesses for Social Responsibility.

Dr Manuka Henare

Dr Manuka Henare is Associate Dean of Māori and Pacific Development and Director of the Mira Szászy Research Centre for Māori and Pacific Economic Development at The University of Auckland Business School. He has extensive research experience in understanding human innovation and endeavour, especially in relation to Māori and Pacific communities. He is a key lecturer on the University's graduate programmes in Māori Development and Business, preparing managers and entrepreneurs for leadership. For 28 years in his previous career in justice, peace and development organisations, he travelled the Pacific Islands and Asia assessing human rights and development projects. Manuka's understanding of both the theory and practice of working with Māori enable him to guide businesses to tap the huge potential that Māori offer.

Acknowledgements

This document builds on the valuable work done for the EEO Trust by Prof. Linda Tuhiwai Smith, Prof. Graham Hingangaroa Smith and Trudie McNaughton in Working with Māori Te Mahi Tahi ki te Māori: A Beginners Guide for Employers (1999). We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the following people for their assistance with this text: Vivian Hutchinson, Jobs Research Trust, June McCabe, Monica Stockdale Te Rangihaeata Oranga.