Dain Guttenbell - Ngātiwai & Ngāpuhi LifeStone is a Social Enterprise that started as a dream in 2016. Dain is on a mission to create honourable memorials for loved ones, here in New Zealand without compromising on quality or authenticity. Dain's passion for this cause grew when he experienced loss himself, the passing of their [...]
Gareth Tipene - Ngāti Hine Eco Lawn specialises in the supply and installation of synthetic turf. They import products from abroad directly from a manufacturer and supply turf to trade and retail customers. Gareth was born and raised in Kawakawa, Bay of Islands. Growing up he spent much of his time in Mōtatau, either at [...]
Indiyah Giles - Ngāti Torehina, Te Arawa Rautaki Bookkeeping was founded in August 2019 by Indiyah and her husband Jeremy Giles. They thrive from the challenge of operating three growing small businesses from their home in Mangawhai, Northland. They are extremely grateful to continue operating after 4-years of global economic challenges including the Covid-19 pandemic [...]
A celebration of southern Māori success in Tāhuna, Queenstown this week, culminated in acknowledging businesses and leaders from around the region at the KUMA Southern Māori Business Awards on Saturday night. The awards gala dinner concluded five days of shining the spotlight on mātauranga Māori, with businesses from Otago, Southland and the Queenstown Lakes District [...]
