The Diversifying into Latin America (DILA) Programme will deliver a comprehensive set of modules over eight weeks on how to engage successfully with/in this diverse region. Pakihi Māori owner, Renee Nathan, Director of Epic Māori New Zealand was a participant in DILA 2022. She says that DILA is “a great opportunity to receive practical and [...]
The Asia New Zealand Foundation - Te Whītau Tūhono is offering up to 10 places for emerging Māori business leaders to be part of a bespoke Māori Food & Beverage business delegation travelling to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand from 18-28 May 2023. This is an opportunity to join a Foundation-led delegation to learn about the [...]
This year, Poutama is partnering with Callaghan Innovation to co-sponsor the Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau – Māori Company of the Year at the 2023 Hi-Tech Awards. Entering the NZ Hi-Tech Awards: Helps you analyse and articulate your core messaging and where your business sits Primes your business - entering other awards, responding to [...]
ANZ invites you to a webinar at 11am, Thursday 23 February 2023. Designed to inspire and inform Māori in business, whether well-established or just starting out. You’ll hear from: Michele Wilson - co-founder and CEO of AWWA Period Care; a company dedicated to breaking down the barriers. Michele's business, and personal life, is centred around [...]
Māori Women’s Development Inc. (MWDI) provide a range of business support services to Wāhine Māori across Aotearoa, this includes: Business Loans - latest round of applications are due by 5 March 2023 HineBoss - the next Online courses are scheduled for 17-19 February & 3-5 March 2023 Tauhoko-ā-Rangi - a 12 week online guided e-commerce [...]
Business financial assistance will soon be at hand for businesses affected by recent flooding in and around Tāmaki Makaurau, with the Government Emergency Support Package including: $3 million for flood recovery payments to help significantly affected small businesses (less than 20 FTE) $1 million for mental wellbeing support through a boost to the First Steps [...]
Last week, the Whāriki Maori Business Network shared tips to safeguard businesses and ensure business owners are best positioned to weather any storm. Whether you were affected or not — it’s important to have a plan in place so you are prepared if a natural disaster were to happen. Here are some tips: Have a [...]
Poutama staff will be taking a break from Thursday 22 December 2022. We will return to mahi and be available to respond to all enquiries from Monday 9 January 2023. Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te tau hou Pākehā ki a koutou katoa!
Employers are reminded if they, or an employee, tests positive for COVID-19, they’ll need to isolate for seven days after their symptoms first occurred, or for seven days after receiving a positive test result, whichever comes first. However, if a person is isolating and still has symptoms after seven days, they are to stay home [...]
Poutama Trust is providing Māori businesses with greater choice by becoming a Regional Business Partner Network (RBP) delivery partner, enabling Poutama to collaborate directly with Māori businesses wanting to access RBP support. The RBP provides support to small-to-medium business owners that seek to strengthen and grow their business. Funded by the New Zealand government and [...]
