Aesthetics Collective

2024-05-17T11:08:55+12:00May 17th, 2024|Business, Creative, Digital, Education, Innovation, Lifestyle|

Jarnah Snee, Ngāti Kahungunu Aesthetics Collective is an Appearance Medicine provider based in Havelock North, Hawkes Bay specialising in Cosmetic Injectables and the Emsella Treatment owned and operated by Jarnah Snee. Their range of services include Anti-Wrinkle Treatments, Dermal Fillers & Bio-Remodellers, Hair Loss Treatment for both men and women, Radio Frequency Microneedling, and the [...]

Five tech trends for small businesses in 2024

2024-04-03T13:40:49+13:00April 3rd, 2024|Business, Digital, Innovation, Technology|

Xero reports on the latest trends that could help small businesses, they've separated the hype from reality to uncover the top five technology trends that may impact the small business landscape in 2024. Trend #1: The AI-augmented creativity boom Trend #2: The rise of the augmented, conversational UI Trend #3: The metaverse finds a new [...]

FREE business webinar: How to protect your business against ransomware

2024-04-03T13:41:02+13:00April 3rd, 2024|Business, Digital, Education, Innovation, Technology|

Last month CERT NZ launched a new series of interactive business webinars with the first covering Online Security Basics for Business – it can be watched here. The next one, taking place at 10.30am Tuesday 30 April will look at one of the most disruptive types of cyber-attacks for any sized business - ransomware. Register [...]

The Matihiko Awards

2024-04-03T13:41:36+13:00April 3rd, 2024|Business, Digital, Innovation, Technology|

The Matihiko Awards - Celebrating Māori Excellence in Digital and Technology The annual Ngā Tohu Matihiko | Matihiko Awards provides recognition for Māori leaders and emerging leaders to celebrate their contributions in te ao matihiko, digital and tech. The Matihiko Awards is set to take place on 22 June in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.  These awards [...]

Ārohia Trailblazer Grant

2024-04-03T13:41:56+13:00April 3rd, 2024|Business, Innovation, Investment, Technology|

The Ārohia Trailblazer Grant is back for its second round of funding. This contestable grant aims to give a maximum of $4m in co-funding, to up to 10 Pakihi that are both creating ground-breaking, world-leading innovations, and creating new opportunities for other innovators in Aotearoa. If you know an innovator that’s the best of the [...]

South Waikato Investment Fund Trust

2024-04-03T13:42:10+13:00April 3rd, 2024|Business, Finance, Innovation, Investment|

South Waikato Investment Fund Trust (SWIFT) is a community-owned economic development fund dedicated to the growth and development of South Waikato. Established in 2014, the Trust was tasked with managing the investment fund by approving funding for economic development proposals.  In 2021 the Trust formed an operations team of 3 to further support and expand [...]

Te Kāinga Wāhine

2024-04-03T13:42:27+13:00April 3rd, 2024|Business, Education, Innovation, Lifestyle, Service|

Amy McLean - Ngāti Māhanga, Waikato Amy is an experienced Professional Coach and Facilitator, a māmā, and the founder of Te Kāinga Wāhine, a support organisation for wāhine Māori in business and leadership. Over the past six years she has used her coaching practice and experience working with Pakihi Māori across various levels, to build [...]

Kiri Nathan – 2024 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Finalist

2024-04-03T13:42:55+13:00April 3rd, 2024|Business, Creative, Fashion, Innovation, Investment|

Last week we celebrated and acknowledged the 2024 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.  Poutama has been proud to support our long time client, Kiri Nathan on her amazing business journey. Kiri Nathan’s story of success is a long list of firsts.  She has clothed Royals, Superstars, Presidents, and her work is in museums [...]

Wāhine Māori in Tech Opportunities in the UK and Europe

2024-04-03T13:42:42+13:00April 3rd, 2024|Business, Digital, Export, Innovation, Technology|

Te Taumata Promotes Wāhine Māori in Tech Opportunities in the UK and European Markets Te Taumata, representing a voice of Māori interests in global trade, in partnership with Callaghan Innovation, will spearhead wāhine Māori in tech trade opportunities within the UK and European (EU) markets. In a world first, this knowledge exchange will see ten [...]

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.

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