Unlocking opportunity: New research identifies high-potential pathways for Māori and Pasifika construction businesses
ConCOVE Tūhura, Amotai, and Poutama Trust have released research identifying four key growth opportunities for Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses in the construction sector. The report, titled "Future focussed skills: growth opportunities for Māori and [...]
Budget 2025 offers mixed news for Māori businesses and SMEs
While the Tōnui Māori plan receives $40.2m a year to focus on addressing longstanding barriers to Māori economic development such as infrastructure gaps, limited export pathways, and restrictive land law. Māori Education gains include [...]
He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund
A new fund, He Ara Whakahihiko, will open on 20 August 2025 to back Māori-led science and innovation that delivers commercial outcomes. It replaces older funding streams with two targeted options: one for short-term, [...]
Big changes are coming to WorkSafe
From late 2025, Worksafe will shift it's focus from broad enforcement to supporting businesses with practical, risk-based guidance - especially on critical risks that could cause serious harm. With Māori having a 30% higher [...]
R&D Support is still here for kiwi businesses!
Even as Callaghan Innovation winds down, there are still plenty of ways your business can access support for research and development (R&D). Now’s the time to take advantage of funding and expert guidance designed [...]
Williams Drainage & Civil
Douglas Williams - Ngāti Maru From humble beginnings in Pukekohe to becoming a trusted name across the North Island, Williams Drainage and Civil Limited is a story of grit, growth, and giving back. Douglas [...]
Niwa Projects – Building the Future, the Māori Way
Trey Ryder - Te Atihaunui a Pāpārangi, Ngāpuhi Trey Ryder is not just building homes—he’s building a movement. As the Director of Niwa Projects, a Wellington-based construction company, Trey is on a mission to [...]
He koha mā te Māmā – Mother’s Day gift ideas
This Mother’s Day, give a gift that gives twice — once to your māmā, and again to support a pakihi Māori. Whether it’s kai, kākahu, taonga or homeware, every Māori Made purchase supports whānau, [...]
Ōtepoti KUMA Kai & Kōrero Breakfast Hui – May
Nau mai, haere mai KUMA (Te Kupeka Umaka Māori ki Araiteuru) is hosting its next Kai & Kōrero breakfast hui in Ōtepoti (Dunedin), under the korowai of whanaungatanga. These hui are a great opportunity [...]
E Tipu – Just over two weeks to go!
YOU CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FOOD AND FIBRE E Tipu - The New Zealand Future Food and Fibre Summit 2025 will be an opportunity to join a vibrant, immersive [...]
Grounded Company HQ Ltd – Building Community, One Project at a Time
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 [...]