RESCHEDULED: Agritech Unleashed Canterbury to Monday 10 November! Following the severe weather and the state of emergency, on the 23 October, Agritech Unleashed Canterbury has been rescheduled! The event is now taking place on Monday 10 November and the team at Agritech New Zealand would love to see you there. It’s the same great opportunity [...]
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Leading the Way in Māori Youth Wellbeing! Jase Te Patu - Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa Jase Te Patu is the passionate force behind Hauora Aotearoa - Aotearoa’s leading kaupapa Māori mental health initiative for rangatahi!. Founded in 2018 (originally as M3 Mindfulness and rebranded in 2023), Hauora Aotearoa is all about empowering Māori youth [...]
Canterbury’s One-Stop Fix, Stop & Paint Whānau! Pateriki Mackie - Ngāpuhi Meet Pateriki and the team at VM Plastering Limited - a proud Māori-owned business shaking up the finishing trades in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. In just over two years, VM Plastering has built a reputation for professionalism, reliability, and top-notch workmanship across Canterbury. VM Plastering is your [...]
Gearing Up for Success: RIR Advanced Ltd Empowers the Eastern Bay! Rachel Field - Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāi Tūhoe Meet Rachel Field, the powerhouse behind RIR Advanced Ltd - a business that’s not just about licences and endorsements, but about uplifting whānau and transforming futures in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Rachel calls Te [...]
Nicole Horan, CEO and producer of Hi Mama Productions, has been named the Te Tohu Aorangi Overall Supreme Winner at the MWDI Māori Businesswomen’s Awards 2025. This highly coveted accolade celebrates outstanding achievements, innovation, and leadership within te ao pakihi Māori. Hi Mama Productions, a trailblazing Māori-owned film and television company, was honoured for its [...]
At Auckland Start Up Week! Hear from Māori founders and leaders reimagining business through bold ideas, culture-first innovation, and a future shaped by values. MC - Dan Te Whenua Walker Attend one panel or stay for both. Panel One 11:00 AM Tam Roberts Head of Business Development, BlinkPay NZ Haylee Putaranui [...]
Te Taumata Conference CALLING ALL MAORI SMES & MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES! Te Taumata is proud to host a regional hui dedicated to empowering Māori businesses - and your attendance is fully subsidised. THIS IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO: Connect with other Mãori entrepreneurs Share your whakaaro and aspirations Learn about upcoming opportunities, support, and resources Strengthen [...]
Ngā mihi nui to all the incredible entrants who poured their heart and soul into their submissions - the entries are a testament to the innovation within the Southern Māori Business Network community. Click here to see all the finalists! The judging panel was impressed by the calibre of entries received for this year’s awards. [...]
Capturing the Local Spirit Alex & Moana Miller - Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Tūwharetoa & Te Pare o Hauraki Nestled at the base of Maunga Ngongotahā, with the Waiteti awa flowing gently by, you’ll find Te Whare Piringa—the creative hub of Local Gecko Productions (LGP) in Rotorua. This is where stories come alive through an indigenous [...]
