Tēnā koutou katoa,
Nau mai, haere mai ki te Pānui o Poutama – your monthly hit of inspo, insight, and Māori business magic!
The year is off to a flying start, and Pakihi Māori across Aotearoa are doing the absolute most! From game-changing ideas to unstoppable pakihi, our whānau are out here making big moves — and we’re buzzing to share some of their journeys in this month’s edition.
As Raumati wraps up and Ngahuru rolls in, we’re vibing with the energy of the season — harvesting wins, planting new ideas, and backing more Māori excellence across the motu.
In this pānui, we’ve got some awesome highlights for you, including:
- Affordable Moving Solutions – residential and commercial transportation specialists
- Andrews Fencing – quality and reliable fencing services
- Māori economy updates, wānanga & events to help your business succeed
We hope you enjoy the read. Got thoughts, ideas, or just wanna say kia ora? We’d love to hear from you!
Hit us up at poutama@poutama.co.nz
Or check out the latest at www.poutama.co.nz
Noho haumaru, kia atawhai – take care, be kind to yourself and your people.
Mauri ora!
Na Te Rōpū Whakatau o Poutama
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