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NZ Market Watchdog Finds Māori Face Insurance Gaps, Cost Barrier

Monday, August 24, 2026


New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority found that Māori face higher barriers to obtaining insurance compared with other groups, citing affordability costs and challenges insuring collectively owned land as primary obstacles. The study identified gaps in insurance coverage among Māori populations. The Financial Markets Authority did not specify a timeline for industry action in response to the findings.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-24/nz-market-watchdog-finds-maori-face-insurance-gaps-cost-barrier

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