Māori Economy Levels Up (Again) Te Ōhanga Māori has just been released and confirms what we already knew — Māori are levelling up. The economy is growing, diversifying, and holding it down across more industries than ever before. Some highlights include: 💸 Since 2018, the Māori economy has nearly doubled — from $17B to $32B, [...]
Andrew Osgood - Ngāi Tahu Nestled in the heart of Tuahiwi, Andrews of Canterbury Contracting Ltd, also known as Andrews Fencing, has been a cornerstone of the North Canterbury community for a decade. Proudly founded by Andrew, the business has grown from strength to strength recently celebrating it's 10th birthday last month. The company has [...]
Joshua Moulson - Whakatōhea Based in the vibrant city of Ōtautahi, Affordable Moving Solutions is a locally owned and whānau-based transport company. The business is proudly run by Josh and Sharni, who have deep roots in the community. Together they bring a strong sense of cultural heritage and community spirit to their work. Affordable Moving [...]
Nau mai, haere mai KUMA are excited to invite you to their next Kai & Kōrero Hui, under the korowai of whanaungatanga. This is an informal monthly gathering of KUMA members, business owners and those interested in Māori Economic Development, to exchange updates on what's happening in business and in the community. 🗓 Date: Friday, [...]
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 [...]
One of the biggest misconceptions about Amotai is that they hold a secret pool of procurement opportunities that only a select few can access. The reality? Supplier diversity is about building relationships, increasing visibility, and creating long-term opportunities - not quick wins. Unlike funding providers, Amotai doesn’t give out grants or subsidies, but what they [...]
Summer Brons - Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahungunu Summer Brons is the proud co-founder and owner of Summerbrons.Tan. Her roots run deep in the rich tapestry of Māori culture, with affiliations to Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahungunu. Growing up, Summer always had a passion for beauty and skincare. "The idea of achieving a sun-kissed glow without the harmful [...]
Dr Elana Curtis - Ngāti Rongomai, Ngāti Pikiao Taikura Consultants Ltd was started in 2019 by Dr Elana Curtis and her husband Wiremu Mato (Ngāti Porou) initially to cover contracting work Elana would undertake. She was also working as an academic at the time and Wiremu was offering Te Reo Māori courses at the time. [...]
Our partners, Whāriki Māori Business Network in collaboration with Meta have announced the return of Boost with Meta. This exciting event features two tailored half-day sessions designed to empower Māori businesses, content creators, and marketing professionals to excel in the digital space. The morning session is for pakihi Māori and Māori content creators. The afternoon [...]
Levi Brunton - Ngāi Tahu L & B Building Solutions are a young construction business in Christchurch specialising in new builds, renovations, extensions, decks and maintenance that have been operating for 2 and a half years. Residential Construction New Builds: Custom homes, renovations, and extensions that meet the specific needs of homeowners. Renovations and Alterations: [...]
