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 [...]
Nau mai, haere mai KUMA (Te Kupeka Umaka Māori ki Araiteuru) is hosting its next Kai & Kōrero breakfast hui in Ōtepoti (Dunedin), under the korowai of whanaungatanga. These hui are a great opportunity to connect kānohi ki te kānohi with other pakihi Māori, share insights, and strengthen the Māori business network in Te Waipounamu. [...]
Are you in business or planning to start a new business and want to understand your Inland Revenue Department (IRD) obligations better? Do you want to connect with industry specialists and network with like-minded whānau? MWDI He Papa Pūtea Pakihi is a 2-hour wānanga bringing together professional knowledge and insights from industry experts and business [...]
🤝 Need a Boost for Your Pakihi? We’ve Got You. Poutama is part of the Regional Business Partner (RBP) Network, supporting pakihi Māori across Aotearoa with real, practical help — funded by the Government. Whether you're growing your hustle or levelling up your strategy, we can help connect you with: 🚀 Business mentors 💡 Capability [...]
Calling all Waikato-based pakihi Māori. Kickstart your day with kai, connection, and clarity on contracts! Join Māori commercial lawyer Katia Holland for a practical, no-fluff session breaking down the essentials of commercial contracts — from key clauses to embedding tikanga Māori. Understanding commercial contracts doesn't have to be so overwhelming. Join Te Humeka for a [...]
Rangatahi into Governance programme Ka Eke Poutama is a movement to support emerging Māori leaders to step up into leadership positions within their communities. They bring together a cohort of emerging Māori leaders from across Aotearoa and mobilise an incredible group of facilitators, coaches and experts to build the skills, confidence and networks of our [...]
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, [...]
Māori Women's Development Inc (MWDI) are thrilled to announce the launch of their new resource - He Papa Pūtea Financial Literacy Toolkit. The toolkit is designed to empower and support wāhine Māori at the start of their financial journey with essential financial skills and knowledge. It provides practical, easy-to-understand resources to help you make informed [...]
