Tāmati Rākena - Te Rarawa In the heart of Kaikohe, a kaupapa Māori apparel business is weaving together whakapapa, identity, and sustainability — one garment at a time. Founded in January 2022 by Tāmati Rākena, My Taiao is more than a clothing label. It’s a movement grounded in the values of rangatiratanga, kaitiakitanga, and whānau. [...]
Still hunting for the perfect Christmas gift? Why not make this holiday season extra special by supporting Māori businesses? When you Buy Māori Made, you’re not just giving a present—you’re backing creativity, culture, and community. Māori Magic for Your Gift List - we’ve featured plenty of amazing Māori businesses in previous pānui, here are a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you’re smashing goals but feeling smashed in the process — this is your wake-up call. Te Hūmeka invites you to a powerful session: "You're Not Just Tired – You Might Be BURNT OUT." Kicking off with a sharp 10-minute mindset reset from Kim Hill, followed by Dr. Nina — medical doctor, burnout expert, and [...]
🌍 Empowering Local Businesses to Tackle Climate Risks: Free Webinar by Climate Connect Aotearoa In a bold step toward climate resilience, Climate Connect Aotearoa is inviting business advisors, mentors, and community leaders to a dynamic new webinar designed to equip them with the tools to help local businesses thrive in the face of climate-related challenges. [...]
