Richard Pollock – Chief Policy Advisor
Richard is the Chief Policy Advisor at New Zealand Māori Tourism (NZMT) and brings extensive expertise in policy and strategy development.
With a focus on advancing Māori economic interests, he has a strong track record of increasing Māori business engagement in international markets. By leveraging evidence-based data, Richard provides strategic advice aimed at maximising the value of Māori tourism within the broader New Zealand economy.
He is a member of the New Zealand China Council, where he contributes to supporting Māori participation in New Zealand-China relations.
Richard’s career includes roles in the UK Civil Service and the New Zealand government, where he contributed to major trade missions and strategic initiatives.