Free 1:1 coaching support for early-stage startups

2024-03-06T09:34:29+13:00March 6th, 2024|Business, Innovation, Investment, Technology|

Two new coaching services have recently launched both co-funded by Callaghan Innovation. Startup Aotearoa, and Startup Activator for Māori and Pacifica founders.  Both services offer coaching, online resources and meet-ups. More about these and other free startup programmes can be found here.

MWDI Programmes and Support

2024-03-06T09:34:37+13:00March 6th, 2024|Business, Education, Finance, Innovation, Investment|

MWDI Business Loans MWDI provide loans to Māori women and their whānau to enable and assist them to enter into and commence business and/or to expand and restructure their existing businesses.  The loans are OPEN and accepting applications now, with applications closing on Monday, 11 March 2024. MWDI Business Loan Application forms can be found [...]

Te Pā feature in Club Oenologique

2024-03-06T09:34:50+13:00March 6th, 2024|Business, Cuisine, Export, Innovation, Lifestyle|

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 [...]

Chur Bol BBQ

2024-03-06T09:35:00+13:00March 6th, 2024|Business, Cuisine, Health, Innovation, Lifestyle|

Nick Smith - Ngāti Kahungunu Chur Bol BBQ was started by Nick Smith in 2022 initially as a food cart business.  They provide catering for special occasions and they attend festivals and concerts selling their low and slow food products. Within a short period of time, they moved into the retail market and have recently [...]

Hā Habit

2024-03-06T09:35:09+13:00March 6th, 2024|Business, Health, Innovation, Lifestyle|

Julia Wikeepa - Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Maniapoto Hā Habit launched in January 2022 by Julia Wikeepa to provide user-friendly solutions aimed at disrupting the patterns of stress, fear, and anxiety.  Rooted in both Western and Indigenous well-being philosophies, their products offer a unique blend of perspectives. At the heart of it all is "Hā," meaning breath [...]

The Mixdown Ltd

2024-03-06T09:35:18+13:00March 6th, 2024|Business, Creative, Digital, Innovation, Investment, Technology|

Nathaniel Leith - Ngāti Raukawa The Mixdown Ltd provides specialised Audio Post Production and Field Sound Engineering services.  Owned and operated by Nathaniel Leith, they focus on collaborating with businesses to create high-quality media content, produced for TV, social media campaigns, and business marketing materials. Leveraging expertise in Avid Pro Tools (210 certified), sound design, [...]

2024 NZ Hi-Tech Awards

2024-02-02T00:38:27+13:00February 2nd, 2024|Business, Digital, Innovation, Investment|

Once again, Poutama is partnering with Callaghan Innovation to co-sponsor the Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau – Māori Company of the Year. Key dates: Nominations close Monday 19 February 2024 Entries close 5pm, Monday 4 March 2024 The Awards will be held on 24 May 2024. If you are interested or keen to know [...]

ESG / Cleantech Business Delegation to South Korea 2024

2024-02-02T00:38:55+13:00February 1st, 2024|Business, Export, Innovation, Investment, Technology|

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 Communities – Manawa Udy on sustaining Māori business through political noise

2024-02-02T00:39:06+13:00February 1st, 2024|Business, Creative, Export, Innovation, Lifestyle|

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 [...]

Lifestyle Lawns

2024-02-02T00:39:16+13:00February 1st, 2024|Business, Creative, Innovation, Lifestyle, Service|

Hayley Petheram - Ngāti Porou, Tainui Lifestyle Lawns is owned and operated by husband and wife team Hayley and Matt Petheram.  Based in Christchurch they formed the business in August 2021 as a bold move away from being employed to 'going it alone' together. With a solid foundation of industry experience and entrepreneurial drive, the [...]

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