🎙️ New Podcast Drop: Te Hono a te Ao Māori ki a Haina What does Māori–China engagement look like — past, present, and future? 🧠✨ The NZ China Council’s latest podcast episode dives deep into Te Hono a te Ao Māori ki a Haina, unpacking how Māori have connected with China through trade, tikanga, and [...]
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 [...]
Written by Alisha McLennan, The Beacon WAI Manuka is ready to test the market in Tokyo after receiving positive feedback while featuring at the international food and beverage festival J-FEX. Chief executive of Wai Manuka, Joe Harawira, was selected as one of six New Zealand brands to travel to Tokyo and demonstrate Mãori entrepreneurial businesses [...]
Te Taumata Promotes Wāhine Māori in Tech Opportunities in the UK and European Markets Te Taumata, representing a voice of Māori interests in global trade, in partnership with Callaghan Innovation, will spearhead wāhine Māori in tech trade opportunities within the UK and European (EU) markets. In a world first, this knowledge exchange will see ten [...]
The indigenous reimagining of wine in Aotearoa New Zealand In a recent article on the International Wine and Spirit Competition Club Oenologique's website, there is a thoughtful piece written by Chris Howard on how the Aotearoa New Zealand's wine industry is recognising Māori, our language and culture, and how it is changing the industry and [...]
The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is offering six places for emerging New Zealand (Environmental, Social & Governance) ESG/Cleantech business leaders to be part of a funded delegation to South Korea in May 2024. This delegation will be joining a New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) led ESG/Cleantech Visit Programme to South Korea. [...]
Ngahere Inc. is a group of Social Enterprises located in Manukau, South Auckland. Founded in May 2018, they cultivate communities that enhance creativity and innovation by using collaborative spaces, common values and co-designed programmes. Ngahere Communities founder and chief executive, Manawa Udy says 2023 brought huge shifts for Māori business owners and that 2024 is [...]
The talking is done, the negotiations are done, the European and United Kingdom Free Trade Agreements have been signed…but now the hard mahi really begins. That was the overwhelming message across Te Taumata Regional Trade Hui at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Marae in Tāmaki Makaurau last week. Attended by Māori businesses, global ambassadors, Government representatives and [...]
Ali & Kingi Hui - Ngāpuhi A Message from Ali "From the humble beginnings to the celebratory 21st birthday of Babu, we extend heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of our supportive customers. Your unwavering encouragement and belief in us has been the driving force behind our journey so far. We are immensely grateful [...]
Brittany Teei (Te Rarawa & Kuki Airani) was born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau, she has joined our whānau as our new Business Advisor covering Te Tai Tokerau & Tāmaki Makaurau. She is an ex-professional tennis player, and entrepreneur who works in the international education, tech, beauty and sports industries. Brittany has previously worked as [...]
