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 [...]
Nau mai, haere mai KUMA are excited to invite you to their next Kai & Kōrero Hui, under the korowai of whanaungatanga. This is an informal monthly gathering of KUMA members, business owners and those interested in Māori Economic Development, to exchange updates on what's happening in business and in the community. 🗓 Date: Friday, [...]
Māori Women's Development Inc (MWDI) are thrilled to announce the launch of their new resource - He Papa Pūtea Financial Literacy Toolkit. The toolkit is designed to empower and support wāhine Māori at the start of their financial journey with essential financial skills and knowledge. It provides practical, easy-to-understand resources to help you make informed [...]
Apply now for the Tupu Accelerator! Applications for the Tupu Accelerator 2025 cohort are officially open. The Tupu team are seeking ten ambitious Māori founders to join their intensive eight-week programme to transform your pakihi from a startup to an international venture. Delivered by Tapuwae Roa in partnership with Sprout Agritech, and co-funded by Callaghan [...]
One of the biggest misconceptions about Amotai is that they hold a secret pool of procurement opportunities that only a select few can access. The reality? Supplier diversity is about building relationships, increasing visibility, and creating long-term opportunities - not quick wins. Unlike funding providers, Amotai doesn’t give out grants or subsidies, but what they [...]
Summer Brons - Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahungunu Summer Brons is the proud co-founder and owner of Summerbrons.Tan. Her roots run deep in the rich tapestry of Māori culture, with affiliations to Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahungunu. Growing up, Summer always had a passion for beauty and skincare. "The idea of achieving a sun-kissed glow without the harmful [...]
