Amotai is proud to lead a series of offshore delegations that strengthen Māori and Pasifika participation in global supply chains. Delegations are designed to maximise opportunities and will include conference attendance plus additional pre and post event activities and business meetings. All international delegations are self-funded. Check out the following link for travel dates and [...]
Tāmati Rākena - Te Rarawa In the heart of Kaikohe, a kaupapa Māori apparel business is weaving together whakapapa, identity, and sustainability — one garment at a time. Founded in January 2022 by Tāmati Rākena, My Taiao is more than a clothing label. It’s a movement grounded in the values of rangatiratanga, kaitiakitanga, and whānau. [...]
When you sip a glass of New Zealand wine, you’re tasting more than just grapes — you’re tasting a story of heritage, resilience, and innovation. A wave of Māori winemakers is transforming the wine industry by embracing Indigenous values and reconnecting with the land in powerful ways. Meet the trailblazers of the TUKU Māori Winemakers [...]
🎙️ 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 [...]
