An article from our partners at Whāriki. Holidays are essential for recharging and spending time with whānau, but they can sometimes disrupt the flow of your business. Taking your eye off the ball before heading away, and the adjustment period upon returning, can mean up to a month where you’re not operating at 100%. As [...]
The Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network is funded through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and Callaghan Innovation and delivered by Poutama to pakihi Māori across Aotearoa. Poutama may be able to help connect your business with a range of business support services, including mentors, capability development training funding, research & development programmes. [...]
We must continue our collective efforts by submitting a public submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. The Bill aims to enshrine the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in legislation, and mandate their use in interpreting relevant laws. A highlight of the year for us was Te Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti, [...]
Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu have been undertaking regional resource workshops, highlighting their upcoming investment opportunities. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for upcoming events which will be held across Te Waipounamu in January 2025. The main investment fund, Tūātea, formerly known as WAVE, is focused on business, with investment of up to $120,000. [...]
With the holiday season approaching, many businesses will be temporarily closing their doors. Ensure your business is fully prepared by managing annual leave entitlements and understanding the legal requirements around employee rights. Set yourself up for a smooth shutdown and make sure you’re meeting all obligations. For the best advice and information, check out Employment [...]
Nau mai, haere mai! Please join the team for their last breakfast hui for 2024!! 🗓 Date: Friday, 6 December ⏰ Time: 8.00am- 9.00am 📍 Venue: Taste Nature, High Street, Dunedin Please join KUMA for an informal monthly gathering of KUMA members and business owners, to exchange updates on what's happening with your business and [...]
If you're still after some meaningful gifts for Christmas, remember to check out and support pakihi Māori this year who can provide the perfect present. The Whāriki selection features unique items infused with culture and care. To see all the products on offer, click the link here. Check out some of our Poutama pakihi Māori [...]
Todd Couper - Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Pāhauwera Todd Couper is a contemporary Māori artist with 27 years of experience and a long-time client of Poutama. His work embodies the traditional teachings of whakairo (Māori carving), combined with a contemporary lens. Todd is excited to announce the release of his 2025 calendar, a collection that [...]
Tammy Viitakangas - Whakatōhea Congratulations to our long-time client Whakatāne based Mata Brewery, for achieving medal success at the 2024 NZ Cider Awards. The Mata team are over the moon to have recently achieved medals for every single Mata Cider in their range. It’s the second year in a row they’ve managed a 100% success [...]
Miria Flavell - Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Taranaki Congratulations to Miria Flavell of HINE Collection, who took out the Product Entrepreneur category at the recent New Zealand EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Poutama is proud to have supported Miria’s business and it’s sustained growth over the past several years. HINE Collection has committed to becoming a [...]
