From late 2025, Worksafe will shift it's focus from broad enforcement to supporting businesses with practical, risk-based guidance - especially on critical risks that could cause serious harm. With Māori having a 30% higher rate of serious non-fatal injuries in the workplace than non-Māori, this is positive. Expect clearer advice, updated Codes of Practice, and [...]
Even as Callaghan Innovation winds down, there are still plenty of ways your business can access support for research and development (R&D). Now’s the time to take advantage of funding and expert guidance designed to help you innovate, grow, and succeed. Claim the R&D Tax Incentive Access a 15% tax credit on eligible R&D costs [...]
Are you in business or planning to start a new business and want to understand your Inland Revenue Department (IRD) obligations better? Do you want to connect with industry specialists and network with like-minded whānau? MWDI He Papa Pūtea Pakihi is a 2-hour wānanga bringing together professional knowledge and insights from industry experts and business [...]
🤝 Need a Boost for Your Pakihi? We’ve Got You. Poutama is part of the Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network, supporting pakihi Māori across Aotearoa with real, practical help — funded by the Government. Whether you're growing your hustle or levelling up your strategy, we can help connect you with: 🚀 Business mentors 💡 Capability [...]
Calling all Waikato-based pakihi Māori. Kickstart your day with kai, connection, and clarity on contracts! Join Māori commercial lawyer Katia Holland for a practical, no-fluff session breaking down the essentials of commercial contracts — from key clauses to embedding tikanga Māori. Understanding commercial contracts doesn't have to be so overwhelming. Join Te Humeka for a [...]
Rangatahi into Governance programme Ka Eke Poutama is a movement to support emerging Māori leaders to step up into leadership positions within their communities. They bring together a cohort of emerging Māori leaders from across Aotearoa and mobilise an incredible group of facilitators, coaches and experts to build the skills, confidence and networks of our [...]
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. [...]
