Māori Women's Development Inc (MWDI) are thrilled to announce the launch of their new resource - He Papa Pūtea Financial Literacy Toolkit. The toolkit is designed to empower and support wāhine Māori at the start of their financial journey with essential financial skills and knowledge. It provides practical, easy-to-understand resources to help you make informed [...]
Apply now for the Tupu Accelerator! Applications for the Tupu Accelerator 2025 cohort are officially open. The Tupu team are seeking ten ambitious Māori founders to join their intensive eight-week programme to transform your pakihi from a startup to an international venture. Delivered by Tapuwae Roa in partnership with Sprout Agritech, and co-funded by Callaghan [...]
One of the biggest misconceptions about Amotai is that they hold a secret pool of procurement opportunities that only a select few can access. The reality? Supplier diversity is about building relationships, increasing visibility, and creating long-term opportunities - not quick wins. Unlike funding providers, Amotai doesn’t give out grants or subsidies, but what they [...]
Dr Elana Curtis - Ngāti Rongomai, Ngāti Pikiao Taikura Consultants Ltd was started in 2019 by Dr Elana Curtis and her husband Wiremu Mato (Ngāti Porou) initially to cover contracting work Elana would undertake. She was also working as an academic at the time and Wiremu was offering Te Reo Māori courses at the time. [...]
Join an interactive wānanga where an Indigenous future-making framework is used to shape the vision for our digitech futures. Expect thought-provoking kōrero, hands-on sessions, and opportunities to learn, share, and connect with hapori members and rangatahi driving change. All are welcome, hapori, tangata moana, partners, allies, friends! It’s free to register and kai will be [...]
Explore GoBusiness - Grow your business Are you looking to grow your business or export? GoBusiness is for you. Discover information to help you: manage your cashflow hire and manage people train your people understand tax and finance explore exporting marketing your business online discover grants and funding learn about data for business Discover GoManufacturing [...]
Helping your community: Seeking EOI for the Whakatipu Incubator March 2025 Applications are now open for the final intake of Whakatipu Incubator—a 6-month virtual programme designed to help ambitious Kiwi founders build globally competitive startups. Registrations for the programme commencing 17 March 2025 are now open! 🔹 What Whakatipu Offers: ✅ Tailored Support – Business [...]
Join the webinar and get greater at navigating cashflow Managing cashflow is an ongoing challenge for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMEs). A healthy cashflow is not just important, it’s vital for overcoming challenges, fuelling growth, and ensuring lasting success. Join the next Westpac Smart webinar: Get greater at navigating cashflow, hosted by John Machell, Westpac’s Head of [...]
We must continue our collective efforts by submitting a public submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. The Bill aims to enshrine the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in legislation, and mandate their use in interpreting relevant laws. A highlight of the year for us was Te Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti, [...]
Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu have been undertaking regional resource workshops, highlighting their upcoming investment opportunities. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for upcoming events which will be held across Te Waipounamu in January 2025. The main investment fund, Tūātea, formerly known as WAVE, is focused on business, with investment of up to $120,000. [...]
