What links Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, 11 Māori wine and food businesses, three NZ government organisations and digital transaction system blockchain? The answer is a recently launched initiative to provide wary Chinese online shoppers wanting to buy premium New Zealand goods like honey and wine with a way to be sure the product that arrives [...]
By Marcus Winter - The Sand Man WHAT MOTIVATED YOU? I've always had a love of art, the challenging part has been – how do you make a living from it? Part of the inspiration began when I saw street artists creating amazing artworks in minutes - and the art sold instantly! People loved not only [...]
On 5th July 2018 Poutama quietly celebrated 30 years of helping to develop and grow Māori business. This was followed up with a more exuberant celebration held at Te Puia, Rotorua on the 31st August. Around 250 people attended the birthday bash and enjoyed each others company as well as experiencing a taste sensation through [...]
With the Māori economy estimated to be worth at least $42 billion, developing strategies to support Māori entrepreneurs is a priority for economic development agencies around New Zealand. A new report from the Westpac Massey Fin-Ed Centre and Te Au Rangahau, Massey University’s Māori Business and Leadership Centre, explores the financial capability of Māori entrepreneurs. [...]
Last month we profiled Tā Koha and gave an overview of what crowdfunding is, so this month we wanted to celebrate the launch of Tā Koha which happened at the end of August. Tā Koha is a crowdfunding platform and supportive education programme co-created by Māori Women’s Development and PledgeMe. The launch was a gathering that marked [...]
Who is Snowball Effect? Snowball Effect is a New Zealand owned company that was launched in 2014 with the goal of making capital raising more efficient for companies, and investing more accessible for investors. Snowball Effect’s vision is to see a New Zealand economy fuelled by high growth businesses, and in its first 4 years [...]
What is crowdfunding? Many contributions towards a common kaupapa. That’s what Hikurangi Cannabis’ crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe earlier this year was all about. Inviting those that believe in their mission of transforming lives in Tairāwhiti, whilst improving the health of people across the world, to invest in that mission. Crowdfunding is as simple as it [...]
Manawa Udy Ngahere Communities have created Manukau’s very first co-working, events and maker space, designed for social entrepreneurs, creators and changemakers, led with tikanga Māori and polynesian flair. Ngahere at Te Haa, is a new home for the ingenuity and creativity that’s bubbling under the surface of Aotearoa. Located in the heart of the Manukau [...]
Erica Gadsby – Ngāi Tahu ReCreate is a boutique organic and sustainable clothing label designed in New Zealand. The garments are ethically produced in their sewing centre in Cambodia. They provide life-changing training and employment opportunities for marginalised people and hope for a better future. ReCreate's sewing centre is located in the disadvantaged community of [...]
Free workshops and mentoring for Māori businesses Nau mai piki mai As part of the Kirikiriroa CL2IMB event on 26 July, Pakihi will deliver a free 3 hour workshop designed to give you a good understanding of your business finances. Pakihi will deliver this topic at 2 business growth levels: 1. Te Uma - If you've been in business for [...]
