Climate Connect Aotearoa, led by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited on behalf of Auckland Council, is collaborating with business and government entities to develop a new platform to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across New Zealand to plan for and adapt to climate change. Launching in early 2025, this platform will provide practical, free, and easy-to-access resources [...]
The NZ Hi-Tech Awards are celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2025! For three decades they’ve been recognising the incredible innovations and talented individuals in New Zealand’s tech sector. 2025 promises to be particularly special, and everyone is invited to be part of the celebration. In just four weeks, entries will open, giving tech businesses the [...]
Natalie Hilterman - Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Kahungunu, Whakatōhea Atawhai Creative is a boutique communications and marketing agency established in 2018. Their mission is to amplify Māori and indigenous voices, ensuring pūrākau, perspectives, and contributions are shared and celebrated. Their work is centered on empowering indigenous communities to express their unique pūrākau and preserve cultural heritage [...]
Calling all construction businesses - have you ever wondered how AI innovation could help your business? Callaghan Innovation and Engineering New Zealand are hosting AI Powered Innovation in Construction - an opportunity to explore how to apply and leverage AI for your construction business. You’ll gain: · A practical understanding of the different types of AI relevant to [...]
Cyber Smart Week is coming! Cyber Smart Week is happening from 21 - 27 October! This year’s campaign will have a focus on encouraging New Zealanders and small and medium sized organisations to adopt two-factor authentication and maintain strong password practices. Small businesses are the target for nearly half of all cybercrime in Aotearoa, and [...]
Created by CERT NZ, Own Your Online is part of the New Zealand government's work to raise understanding of cyber security issues for individuals and businesses. Find out how you can get help if you’ve been affected by an online scam or incident, why being safe online is so important, and how you can keep [...]
James Sigley & Nick Manarangi At Ryze, they're more than just a digital marketing agency. Their team is passionate about helping businesses and organisations achieve their biggest goals through digital marketing. Some of their mahi includes working with Ngāti Hine Health Trust The Haka Experience Tipene Funerals Te Manu Toroa Health The National Hauora Coalition [...]
Last month, the Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau - Maori Company of the Year was won by Tauranga Moana based Envico Technologies. Poutama & Callaghan Innovation co-sponsored this Award for the second year in a row. The Award was presented by the Minister for Māori Development - Hon Tama Potaka. CEO & Co-Founder, Cameron [...]
Techweek is Aotearoa New Zealand’s festival for tech that’s good for the world. The festival returns next week nationwide from 20-26 May. There are virtual and in-person events planned throughout the motu. There are events for Iwi, Hapū, Pakihi Māori, and Māori that are interested and passionate about Intellectual Property, Data Security, and the Future [...]
Poutama's regional business network partner and Southern Māori Business Network – KUMA (Te Kupeka Umaka Māori ki Āraiteuru) has recently launched its own Podcast Series hosted by the charismatic Cory Ratahi aka ‘The Chew’. In the latest podcast, he meets Ailsa Cain, Director at Kauati, a boutique consultancy that focuses on the interwoven relationships of [...]
