Free 1:1 coaching support for early-stage startups

2024-03-06T09:34:29+13:00March 6th, 2024|Business, Innovation, Investment, Technology|

Two new coaching services have recently launched both co-funded by Callaghan Innovation. Startup Aotearoa, and Startup Activator for Māori and Pacifica founders.  Both services offer coaching, online resources and meet-ups. More about these and other free startup programmes can be found here.

MWDI Programmes and Support

2024-03-06T09:34:37+13:00March 6th, 2024|Business, Education, Finance, Innovation, Investment|

MWDI Business Loans MWDI provide loans to Māori women and their whānau to enable and assist them to enter into and commence business and/or to expand and restructure their existing businesses.  The loans are OPEN and accepting applications now, with applications closing on Monday, 11 March 2024. MWDI Business Loan Application forms can be found [...]

Te Pā feature in Club Oenologique

2024-03-06T09:34:50+13:00March 6th, 2024|Business, Cuisine, Export, Innovation, Lifestyle|

The indigenous reimagining of wine in Aotearoa New Zealand In a recent article on the International Wine and Spirit Competition Club Oenologique's website, there is a thoughtful piece written by Chris Howard on how the Aotearoa New Zealand's wine industry is recognising Māori, our language and culture, and how it is changing the industry and [...]

Chur Bol BBQ

2024-03-06T09:35:00+13:00March 6th, 2024|Business, Cuisine, Health, Innovation, Lifestyle|

Nick Smith - Ngāti Kahungunu Chur Bol BBQ was started by Nick Smith in 2022 initially as a food cart business.  They provide catering for special occasions and they attend festivals and concerts selling their low and slow food products. Within a short period of time, they moved into the retail market and have recently [...]

Hā Habit

2024-03-06T09:35:09+13:00March 6th, 2024|Business, Health, Innovation, Lifestyle|

Julia Wikeepa - Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Maniapoto Hā Habit launched in January 2022 by Julia Wikeepa to provide user-friendly solutions aimed at disrupting the patterns of stress, fear, and anxiety.  Rooted in both Western and Indigenous well-being philosophies, their products offer a unique blend of perspectives. At the heart of it all is "Hā," meaning breath [...]

The Mixdown Ltd

2024-03-06T09:35:18+13:00March 6th, 2024|Business, Creative, Digital, Innovation, Investment, Technology|

Nathaniel Leith - Ngāti Raukawa The Mixdown Ltd provides specialised Audio Post Production and Field Sound Engineering services.  Owned and operated by Nathaniel Leith, they focus on collaborating with businesses to create high-quality media content, produced for TV, social media campaigns, and business marketing materials. Leveraging expertise in Avid Pro Tools (210 certified), sound design, [...]

2024 NZ Hi-Tech Awards

2024-02-02T00:38:27+13:00February 2nd, 2024|Business, Digital, Innovation, Investment|

Once again, Poutama is partnering with Callaghan Innovation to co-sponsor the Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau – Māori Company of the Year. Key dates: Nominations close Monday 19 February 2024 Entries close 5pm, Monday 4 March 2024 The Awards will be held on 24 May 2024. If you are interested or keen to know [...]

RBP Recovery Programme: Encouraging resilience in Cyclone-affected businesses in Hawke’s Bay

2024-02-02T00:38:36+13:00February 1st, 2024|Business, Investment, Service|

To kick off 2024 the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce has big news to share!  As part of the Regional Recovery and Resilience funding package announced by Government in September, they’re expanding their services through the Regional Business Partner Network (RBP). The Chamber advocated to Government for an expansion of services available through RBP to [...]

RBP Growth Advisor Case Study – Meet one of our Poutama team – Natalie Smith

2024-02-02T00:38:45+13:00February 1st, 2024|Business, Education, Lifestyle, Service|

Growth Advisor case study  Meet one of our amazing team - Natalie Smith, who is a Growth Advisor with Poutama for the Regional Business Partner Network (RBP) programme.  She's got some great tips for engaging with pakihi Māori, such as: "Use your two ears!" Watch how Natalie establishes connections, understands challenges and recommends strategies. RBP [...]

ESG / Cleantech Business Delegation to South Korea 2024

2024-02-02T00:38:55+13:00February 1st, 2024|Business, Export, Innovation, Investment, Technology|

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is offering six places for emerging New Zealand (Environmental, Social & Governance) ESG/Cleantech business leaders to be part of a funded delegation to South Korea in May 2024. This delegation will be joining a New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) led ESG/Cleantech Visit Programme to South Korea. [...]

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