iHemp Summit 2023: Taking action to move the iHemp industry forward The NZ Hemp Industries Association announces its sponsorship of the iHemp Summit 2023, Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier iHemp event, on August 24 and 25 2023. The iHemp Summit 2023 is an event dedicated to advancing the hemp industry and exploring its potential for improving [...]
Poutama is proud to support the Whāriki launch of a dedicated digital space for pakihi Māori and professionals - to kōrero, ask questions, share resources, and learn from each other. Benefits of joining Te Hapori o Whāriki: Learn best practices and share insights on how to best build, launch and scale Māori-owned and operated businesses [...]
Callaghan Innovation is supporting businesses with taking their world-leading innovation to market with their Ārohia Innovation Trailblazer Seed Grant. The fund has been designed for businesses at an earlier stage of market readiness, who still have untested assumptions or knowledge gaps regarding their innovation. Innovations can be a product, process, service, business model or combination [...]
The talking is done, the negotiations are done, the European and United Kingdom Free Trade Agreements have been signed…but now the hard mahi really begins. That was the overwhelming message across Te Taumata Regional Trade Hui at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Marae in Tāmaki Makaurau last week. Attended by Māori businesses, global ambassadors, Government representatives and [...]
Leah Keown - Ngāi Tahu Beyond Your Numbers is based in Richmond, Nelson and has been operating since June 2016. "Our location limits us location wise, being a small region, so we adapt and are able to work with businesses throughout NZ as the work we do is mostly remote based," Leah says. "We work [...]
Ali & Kingi Hui - Ngāpuhi A Message from Ali "From the humble beginnings to the celebratory 21st birthday of Babu, we extend heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of our supportive customers. Your unwavering encouragement and belief in us has been the driving force behind our journey so far. We are immensely grateful [...]
Nicholas Lee - Ngāi Tahu & Ngāti Kurī Nick Lee was born and raised in Westport. He is a passionate musician and furniture designer/maker based in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. He owns Innate Furniture Ltd which has been operating for nearly 4 years. Nick and his flatmate Guido Loeffler needed a new dining table during the 2020 [...]
The Kāhui Legal team celebrated their 20th anniversary last month at Te Wharewaka o Pōneke. Wow what an awesome achievement and celebration of being Māori! Poutama was proud to be there to acknowledge the many years of mahi and achievements of their team and alumni. Kāhui Legal is a specialist law firm working at the [...]
The Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards are delivered annually by the Rotorua Business Chamber. These high-profile business awards celebrate innovation and creativity in the business sector and have been a highlight of Rotorua’s business calendar for well over 20 years. If your business is a proud Māori bilingual business, we encourage you to enter the [...]
Registrations are OPEN for the upcoming Tipu Pakihi Māori Business Symposium, a premier event dedicated to empowering and advancing Māori entrepreneurship. The conference, scheduled for 6th & 7th July, will provide valuable insights, networking opportunities, and practical strategies for success in the business world. Tipu Pakihi aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth within the [...]
