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 [...]
Empowering Whānau, One Healthy Choice at a Time Maureen Hei Hei - Ngāpuhi Maureen is a proud mum of five, married to Cole Lemalu, and deeply rooted in the beautiful whenua of Matauri Bay. Living just outside Kerikeri, Maureen and Cole share a passion for serving their community through mahi that truly matters. Maureen’s journey [...]
Two awesome scholarship kaupapa are open right now, and there is still time to get your applications in. First up, Microsoft is offering one Māori rangatahi a $5,000 pūtea to supercharge their journey in tech or digital. Whether you are studying, training, or already working in the space, this is your chance to take your [...]
KUMA is holding their 20th Anniversary celebrations in Ōtepoti over two days - Friday, 10 October 2025 & Saturday 11, October 2025. The purpose of these celebrations is to recognise the achievements of pakihi Māori and review two decades of accomplishments, innovation, and community spirit. KUMA invites Māori-owned businesses, and organisations supporting pakihi Māori across [...]
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 [...]
Last week, Poutama was proud to tautoko the Kāhui Collective, a rōpū of Māori designers who brought culture, creativity, and innovation to the runway at New Zealand Fashion Week 2025. The lineup featured six Māori and indigenous designers whose mahi beautifully wove whakapapa into contemporary fashion: Mitchell Vincent (Mitchell Vincent Collection) Nichola Te Kiri (NTKMADE [...]
Callaghan Innovation will begin winding down as part of the Government changes to the science system, with closure set for June 2026. In the meantime, most of its well-known products and services remain available, delivered by the same expert teams and supported by Poutama. A new section on the Callaghan Innovation website provides up-to-date information [...]
