Nga Ngaru is the National Maori Authority established to advocate on behalf of Maori when it comes to economic, social and environmental issues. Nga Ngaru is a member based organisation comprised of individuals, Iwi and community based organisations, Maori business and industry, academia and researchers. As one of the Registered Maoris Organisations our work spans a wide range of fields from research and analysis to the development of economic development strategies in support of our members while also focusing in on innovative approaches to innovation around social services. The Authority also runs workshops, forums and events to ensure our members are both well informed and educated when it comes to hot button issues, governance and management training, best practice and the development strategies and programs that improve the way organisations operate. Nga Ngaru is also the owner of the quality assurance and development platform known as Koru Quality.