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Tū Kotahi, Kōkiri Tahi

2024-06-12T11:51:12+12:00June 12th, 2024|Business, Education, Innovation|

Stand in unity, move forward as one. We tautoko our regional business network partner – Whāriki with this important kaupapa – Tū Kotahi, Kōkiri Tahi (Stand in unity, move forward as one). Being a small business owner is tough right now, and currently it's easy to feel like all things Māori are under attack.  Pakihi [...]

Latest KUMA Podcast

2024-06-12T11:51:24+12:00June 12th, 2024|Business, Health, Innovation, Lifestyle, Service|

Our regional business network partner – KUMA has another Podcast Interview. This time with Keith Cameron the owner of Flex Fitness Queenstown, the town's newest & stylish local gym.  Keith is a sporting legend, an experienced business owner/operator, and encourages healthy, adaptive lifestyle choices. He was also a finalist in the 2023 KUMA Business Awards, [...]

Mana Mindset Well-being Wānanga

2024-06-12T11:51:35+12:00June 12th, 2024|Business, Education, Health, Innovation, Lifestyle|

On 15-16 June 2024, Māori Women’s Development Inc. (MWDI) is holding a two-day online wānanga designed to equip wāhine with an empowering well-being plan based on Te Whare Tapa Whā. This personal development journey focuses on self-awareness through identifying your beliefs, understanding your core values, designing a purpose focused vision, setting goals, and re-identifying with [...]

Te Hekenga

2024-06-12T11:51:47+12:00June 12th, 2024|Business, Innovation, Service|

Last week, Poutama attended and sponsored Te Hekenga - National Māori Business Networks Conference 2024 in Tauranga Moana. Special mihi to Manataiao Events in conjunction with the Tauranga Māori Business Association for the outstanding efforts in bringing Te Hekenga back after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic. It was an awesome opportunity to wānanga [...]

Wera Works

2024-06-12T11:51:58+12:00June 12th, 2024|Business, Construction, Engineering, Innovation, Science|

Neihana Bennett - Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Raukawa Wera Works are a Welding and Steel Fabrication service that take pride in transforming raw steel into magnificent structures that not only serve a practical purpose but showcase expert craftsmanship. Neihana Bennett spearheads Wera Works and is a seasoned figure with 17 years of industry experience and [...]

2024 Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau – Māori Company of the Year

2024-06-12T11:52:08+12:00June 12th, 2024|Business, Digital, Innovation, Technology|

Last month, the Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau - Maori Company of the Year was won by Tauranga Moana based Envico Technologies. Poutama & Callaghan Innovation co-sponsored this Award for the second year in a row.  The Award was presented by the Minister for Māori Development - Hon Tama Potaka. CEO & Co-Founder, Cameron [...]

Techweek 2024

2024-05-17T11:07:34+12:00May 17th, 2024|Business, Digital, Education, Innovation, Lifestyle, Technology|

Techweek is Aotearoa New Zealand’s festival for tech that’s good for the world.  The festival returns next week nationwide from 20-26 May. There are virtual and in-person events planned throughout the motu. There are events for Iwi, Hapū, Pakihi Māori, and Māori that are interested and passionate about Intellectual Property, Data Security, and the Future [...]

KUMA Podcast

2024-05-17T11:07:45+12:00May 17th, 2024|Business, Digital, Education, Innovation, Lifestyle, Technology|

Poutama's regional business network partner and Southern Māori Business Network – KUMA (Te Kupeka Umaka Māori ki Āraiteuru) has recently launched its own Podcast Series hosted by the charismatic Cory Ratahi aka ‘The Chew’. In the latest podcast, he meets Ailsa Cain, Director at Kauati, a boutique consultancy that focuses on the interwoven relationships of [...]

NZ Food Innovation Network Food & Beverage Accelerator

2024-05-17T11:07:55+12:00May 17th, 2024|Business, Cuisine, Education, Lifestyle|

Take your business from Survive to Thrive with the NZFIN Food & Beverage Accelerator It’s a tough environment out there right now.  If you’re the founder of a food or beverage brand, chances are you’re in survival mode and cash is tighter than ever before.  You need to make sure that every cent you’re spending [...]

Mana Mindset Well-being Wānanga

2024-05-17T11:08:07+12:00May 17th, 2024|Business, Education, Health, Lifestyle|

On 15-16 June 2024, Māori Women’s Development Inc. (MWDI) is holding a two-day online wānanga designed to equip wāhine with an empowering well-being plan based on Te Whare Tapa Whā. This personal development journey focuses on self-awareness through identifying your beliefs, understanding your core values, designing a purpose focused vision, setting goals and re-identifying with [...]

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