Matt & Carol Loader, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Hine Grounded Company HQ Ltd - Te Whare Tū Manawa o Grounded provide civil construction and drainage solutions. Nestled in the heart of the Whanganui Region, their roots run deep in the local community. Their connection to the land and people shapes everything they do, from their business [...]
Tristan Vine - Tūhoe, Ngāti Kuri In 2019 Tristan co-founded Mānuka Performance alongside his business partner, Jeremy Gardiner, of Ngati Awa descent. Their venture into the world of nutraceutical manufacturing has been a journey of passion and dedication. Mānuka Performance specialises in creating high-value sports energy, recovery, and lifestyle products for both humans and animals. [...]
Are you in business or planning to start a new business and want to understand your Inland Revenue Department (IRD) obligations better? Do you want to connect with industry specialists and network with like-minded whānau? MWDI He Papa Pūtea Pakihi is a 2-hour wānanga bringing together professional knowledge and insights from industry experts and business [...]
🤝 Need a Boost for Your Pakihi? We’ve Got You. Poutama is part of the Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network, supporting pakihi Māori across Aotearoa with real, practical help — funded by the Government. Whether you're growing your hustle or levelling up your strategy, we can help connect you with: 🚀 Business mentors 💡 Capability [...]
Calling all Waikato-based pakihi Māori. Kickstart your day with kai, connection, and clarity on contracts! Join Māori commercial lawyer Katia Holland for a practical, no-fluff session breaking down the essentials of commercial contracts — from key clauses to embedding tikanga Māori. Understanding commercial contracts doesn't have to be so overwhelming. Join Te Humeka for a [...]
Rangatahi into Governance programme Ka Eke Poutama is a movement to support emerging Māori leaders to step up into leadership positions within their communities. They bring together a cohort of emerging Māori leaders from across Aotearoa and mobilise an incredible group of facilitators, coaches and experts to build the skills, confidence and networks of our [...]
🎙️ New Podcast Drop: Te Hono a te Ao Māori ki a Haina What does Māori–China engagement look like — past, present, and future? 🧠✨ The NZ China Council’s latest podcast episode dives deep into Te Hono a te Ao Māori ki a Haina, unpacking how Māori have connected with China through trade, tikanga, and [...]
Māori Economy Levels Up (Again) Te Ōhanga Māori has just been released and confirms what we already knew — Māori are levelling up. The economy is growing, diversifying, and holding it down across more industries than ever before. Some highlights include: 💸 Since 2018, the Māori economy has nearly doubled — from $17B to $32B, [...]
Andrew Osgood - Ngāi Tahu Nestled in the heart of Tuahiwi, Andrews of Canterbury Contracting Ltd, also known as Andrews Fencing, has been a cornerstone of the North Canterbury community for a decade. Proudly founded by Andrew, the business has grown from strength to strength recently celebrating it's 10th birthday last month. The company has [...]
Joshua Moulson - Whakatōhea Based in the vibrant city of Ōtautahi, Affordable Moving Solutions is a locally owned and whānau-based transport company. The business is proudly run by Josh and Sharni, who have deep roots in the community. Together they bring a strong sense of cultural heritage and community spirit to their work. Affordable Moving [...]
