John Anderson - Tūhourangi From Rotorua Roots to Regional Recognition In the heart of Rotorua, where geothermal wonders meet rich Māori heritage, a local business is making waves in the construction and electrical industry. Meet John Anderson, the founder of JAM Group, whose journey from solo tradesman to leading a thriving team is as inspiring [...]
Laureen Waimarino Andrews - Whakatōhea, Ngāti Porou, Te Arawa Nestled in the heart of Whakatāne, where the land breathes life into tradition, Laureen and her whānau are cultivating more than just native botanicals — they’re growing a legacy. Laureen's deep connection to the whenua and whakapapa is the heartbeat of Native Tree Farm NZ, a [...]
ConCOVE Tūhura, Amotai, and Poutama Trust have released research identifying four key growth opportunities for Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses in the construction sector. The report, titled "Future focussed skills: growth opportunities for Māori and Pasifika owned businesses in greener construction”, highlights significant potential for businesses to upskill in emerging technologies including trenchless technologies, Building Information [...]
Douglas Williams - Ngāti Maru From humble beginnings in Pukekohe to becoming a trusted name across the North Island, Williams Drainage and Civil Limited is a story of grit, growth, and giving back. Douglas Williams, the driving force behind the business, hails from the beautiful Thames/Coromandel region and proudly affiliates with Ngāti Maru (Hauraki). Now [...]
Trey Ryder - Te Atihaunui a Pāpārangi, Ngāpuhi Trey Ryder is not just building homes—he’s building a movement. As the Director of Niwa Projects, a Wellington-based construction company, Trey is on a mission to revolutionise the way we think about housing in Aotearoa. Rooted in kaupapa Māori and driven by a deep sense of kaitiakitanga, [...]
This Mother’s Day, give a gift that gives twice — once to your māmā, and again to support a pakihi Māori. Whether it’s kai, kākahu, taonga or homeware, every Māori Made purchase supports whānau, whakapapa, and kaupapa Māori enterprise. Our partners at Whāriki have pulled together a few thoughtful ideas to help you celebrate your [...]
Tristan Vine - Tūhoe, Ngāti Kuri In 2019 Tristan co-founded Mānuka Performance alongside his business partner, Jeremy Gardiner, of Ngati Awa descent. Their venture into the world of nutraceutical manufacturing has been a journey of passion and dedication. Mānuka Performance specialises in creating high-value sports energy, recovery, and lifestyle products for both humans and animals. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
