You are invited you to attend a workshop in your region. These workshops are part of the nationally focused Sheep and Goat Dairy Project, funded through the Provincial Growth Fund, to grow the New Zealand sheep and goat milk industry. We are inviting all stakeholders including iwi, farmers, processors and marketers, who are interested in [...]
New research finds a strong sense of cultural connection between Te Ao MÄori and Asia MÄori have an edge when it comes to engagement with Asia â and thereâs potential for ties to be further strengthened, finds a new survey from the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te WhÄ«tau TĆ«hono. The report, Perceptions of Asia and [...]
Itâs been a long time coming, but New Zealand SMEs looking for business loans are at last starting to see options that donât involve filling out a 20-page bank form, waiting weeks and putting their home on the line. The buzzword is 'fintech' - technology companies using digital information to make peopleâs financial life easier. [...]
Written by Missy Armstrong Aotea â otherwise known as Great Barrier Island is located north of the Coromandel Peninsula, roughly 90km from downtown Auckland. It has an area of 285 square kilometre with approximately 60% of the island being public land managed by the Department of Conservation. The island has no reticulated water, power or [...]
Nichola Te Kiri - TĆ«hoe Creative extraordinaire, entrepreneur and founder/owner of Nichola â Contemporary MÄori Designs from Aotearoa, Nichola Te Kiri has fast established a reputation for herself as an outstanding talent throughout New Zealand and beyond. Passionate about all facets of design, she expresses her exceptional gift and skill in jewellery, fashion, mixed media [...]
New Zealand AgriFood Week kicks off this week in ManawatĆ«. It creates an important and unique platform for New Zealandâs primary industries to convene. It is the only week-long extravaganza that celebrates, showcases and develops the meeting of food, agriculture and technology across the breadth of New Zealandâs primary food sectors. With multiple events hosted within the week, there is something for everyone; from farmers and growers, [...]
Poutama is supporting WREDA (Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency) in getting the word out about the WREDA Excellence in MaÌori Export Award as part of the ExportNZ ASB Wellington Export Awards 2019. The WREDA Excellence in MaÌori Export Award recognises MaÌori business contribution to the New Zealand export economy; the approach, values and tikanga that underpin [...]
New Educational Fund for Taitamariki (13-24yrs old) Launches Te PĆ«tea Whakatupu Trust is excited to announce the opening of applications for their inaugural Taitamariki Development Fund. The Taitamariki Development Fund has been created to support taitamariki realise their educational aspirations and has been purposely designed to support young MÄori between the ages of 13 years and [...]
Thomas & Mel Rika, NgÄti Whakaue The Specialist Limited is a whanau owned tree felling business established in 2015. The business is based around the wealth of experience and expertise brought by owners Tom and Mel. They focus on delivering to the highest standard, ensuring safety and quality are not comprised in any way. They [...]
On a recent ski adventure to Canada, Richard the resident Poutama vagabond took time out to spend a day with First Nations entrepreneur, Robert Louie. Robert and his wife Bernice are from the Westbank First Nation in Kelowna, British Columbia. Both are strongly linked to their ancestral lands where theyâve established their home and raised [...]
