Ahikōmako and Waikato Tainui are proud to present Start-up Wānanga.  A Waikato based, annual three-day event where individuals and teams are guided through the business start-up process. Participants spend this time with other like-minded whānau and will be supported by Te Ahikōmako staff, local experts, and mentors to bring business ideas to life. While the [...]

Poutama is proud to sponsor Kōkiri - a Māori business acceleration programme based on kaupapa Māori values, focused on accelerating early stage Māori led start-ups which are impact positive and technology based.  Applications are NOW OPEN to join the 2022 programme. If you have a great idea but would like to receive validation around the [...]

A reminder, the EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association), and Poutama are delivering a 12-month ‘Poutama Tangata’ group coaching programme for small & medium sized Māori businesses (SMEs) across Aotearoa. COVID-19 has identified a growing need for Māori SMEs to have good access to quality ‘people’ expertise and advice. The programme is FREE and available to [...]

The amount and frequency of the Resurgence Support Payment is increasing from 12 November and will be available until Auckland moves into the new COVID-19 Protection Framework.  A new round of the Wage Subsidy has also opened.  All financial support measures and how Pakihi Māori can access these can be found here. COVID-19 wellbeing support [...]