Entries are now open for the Māori Hi-Tech Company of the Year at the 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards - Aotearoa’s premier celebration of technology-led innovation, impact and commercial success. Māori tech businesses — this is your moment. Step forward. If your company is Māori-owned, Māori-led, or grounded in Māori values — and you made a [...]
Innovation support is still here - and Poutama can help you access it! If you’re looking to get a head start on 2026 and accelerate your innovation, there’s good news. The grants and support previously delivered by Callaghan Innovation are now provided through Innovation Services, administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). [...]
A new pilot programme has launched to help small businesses overcome barriers in accessing artificial intelligence tools that boost productivity and unlock growth, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk has announced. "Artificial intelligence is becoming part of how Kiwis work every day across many industries. It can quickly sort information, answer simple customer questions [...]
Amotai is proud to lead a series of offshore delegations that strengthen Māori and Pasifika participation in global supply chains. Delegations are designed to maximise opportunities and will include conference attendance plus additional pre and post event activities and business meetings. All international delegations are self-funded. Check out the following link for travel dates and [...]
Tāmati Rākena - Te Rarawa In the heart of Kaikohe, a kaupapa Māori apparel business is weaving together whakapapa, identity, and sustainability — one garment at a time. Founded in January 2022 by Tāmati Rākena, My Taiao is more than a clothing label. It’s a movement grounded in the values of rangatiratanga, kaitiakitanga, and whānau. [...]
