Unit 3: Understanding Stakeholders

Question 1

Someone who can affect or be affected by the activities of another group, or organisation?

Answer 1

Stakeholder

Question 2

Mana Whenua?

Answer 2

Maori should not be seen as stakeholders. Rather as Mana Whenua (protectors of the land) and treaty partners.

Question 3

Examples of ‘Global’ stakeholders?

Answer 3

UN, Oxfam. EU, Indigenous groups.

Question 4

Examples of ‘National’ stakeholders?

Answer 4

NZ Government, other political parties, NGOs, iwi, local government, science & industry groups.

Question 5

Examples of ‘Local’ stakeholders?

Answer 5

Councils, iwi Māori, industry bodies and schools, for example, but specific communities, marae, businesses and families

Question 6

Those who are directly affected by the proposed activity?

Answer 6

Primary stakeholders:
Those who’s permission, approval or support is needed.
Those who may be impacted by the activities in material, social or emotional/psychological ways.
Those who may benefit from the activities in any way.

Question 7

Those who are indirectly affected?

Answer 7

Secondary stakeholders.

Question 8

Those who are not directly affected, but who can influence or facilitate the activities or process?

Answer 8

Tertiary stakeholders.