Vaka Interactiv is a New Zealand owned tech company formed in 2016 with a vision to connect people to culture through deep, engaging and magical storytelling. The company is currently run by three co-founders, Jesse Armstrong, Andrea Fua and Jaemen Busby who are all of Māori and Pacific descent. Initially from South Auckland, the team [...]
SheEO is an initiative whereby 500 women contribute $1100 each to support early stage female entrepreneurs. Each group of 500 women select 5 Ventures who receive a 5 year interest free loan. The contributors are called Activators because the concept is that they are activating their mentorship, their patronage as customers, their support, their advocacy [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Kareem and Mel Hetaraka-Brown - Ngātiwai Anytime Fitness is a 24/7 fitness facility with over 4000 clubs world wide and growing! Ranked #1 Top Global Franchise in the World 2015, 2016 & 2018. After a life changing event in 2008, Kareem and Mel Hetaraka-Brown took the opportunity when presented, to own and operate Anytime Fitness [...]
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 [...]
Like Poutama Trust, The Southern Initiative is committed to exponential, sustainable and inclusive economic development of Māori and Pasifika communities and businesses. TSI’s major strength, in partnership with other organisations as passionate and committed as it is, is being part of the council family and therefore close to purchasers and its experience and expertise in [...]
Innovative new Māori food product receives top Award The Fine Food New Zealand Innovation Awards held in Auckland recently was the scene for Kaitahi™ - The Native Superfood Company to not only touch the palates, but also touch the hearts and minds of many as part of a new product launch last month. The Kaitahi™ [...]
