Cheyenne Wilson (Tūhoe and Ngāti Awa) has been named as the Network's first chair. The Network was established in June 2021 to enable young people across the primary sector to raise industry issues and provide input into critical decisions to shape the future of Aotearoa’s food and fibre sector. Having been involved in the dairy [...]
The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) and Poutama continues to deliver the 12-month ‘Poutama Tangata’ group coaching programme to small & medium sized Māori businesses across Aotearoa. This HR coaching programme has an open door policy where businesses can join at any time. It is suited to business owners, managers, and staff responsible for: workplace [...]
In February, Newsroom began a six-part video series on the Māori economy – a series of video stories looking at the Māori economy, now a $70 billion sector. This documentary takes a look into how the Māori Economy works, what drives it and makes it – and the businesses that operate within it. The series [...]
In February, Newsroom begins a six-part video series on the Māori economy – a series of video stories looking at the Māori economy, now a $70 billion sector. This documentary takes a look into how the Māori Economy works, what drives it and makes it – and the businesses that operate within it. The series [...]
On 11 April, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Trade and Export Growth (Māori Trade), Rino Tirikatene, will deliver opening remarks, followed by remarks by Treaty partner representative groups involved in the NZ-UK FTA process. This will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees. This event will be an opportunity to discuss the NZ-UK FTA as it [...]
In February, Newsroom began a six-part video series on the Māori economy – a series of video stories looking at the Māori economy which is now a $70 billion sector. This documentary takes a look into how the Māori Economy works, what drives it and makes it – and the businesses that operate within it. [...]
The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) and Poutama continues to deliver the 12-month ‘Poutama Tangata’ group coaching programme to small & medium sized Māori businesses across Aotearoa. The programme is FREE and available to Māori SMEs seeking guidance with their ‘people’ needs and requirements: Focusing on tools and techniques to help lead your people Creating [...]
Tourism businesses in Westland, Southland, Kaikōura, Mackenzie and Queenstown Lakes Districts will be able to apply for support from the $49 million Tourism Kick-Start Fund. The Fund is one of three business initiatives available in the five communities. A grant valued between $10,000 and $50,000 is available to eligible businesses. Local agencies will administer the [...]
A nationwide first land-based seaweed trial aiming to clean up Aotearoa’s waterways is about to get growing beside the Firth of Thames in the Hauraki Gulf. Poutama client, AgriSea is working with the University of Waikato on a two-year sea lettuce (Ulva) growing trial at the Kopu Marine Precinct in the Coromandel. Backed by the [...]
On the back of the FTA announcement, Te Taumata board member Carrie Stoddart-Smith (Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Whātua) highlights the benefits of engaging Indigenous peoples in international trade. The piece, presents a clear case for the wealth, wellbeing and knowledge that Indigenous peoples bring to international trade as the world rebuilds after COVID. Read more here. [...]
