Abstract Whanau development is an initiative of both the Maori Community and the Crown. The basis of this initiative is the Treaty of Waitangi in which it establishes the partnership of the Crown and the Whanau. The New Zealand Government proposed the Whanau Development Project in which it is an initiative to help reduce the inequalities of Maoris in New Zealand and help strengthening the communities. The project is divided in six regions having a total of fourteen communities. Whanau Development project has its share of strengths and weaknesses. But in most cases whanau development foster positive outcomes in Maori communities. Whanau development project is for communities having a common goal for their whanau, together with good leaders. Introduction According to Durie [1] (2004a) Maoris are indigenous people of New Zealand their population consists 14% of the total New Zealand population. The Maori community is a very significant contributor in the success and the progress of New ...