New COVID-19 Protection Framework guidance The COVID-19 Protection Framework, also known as the traffic light system, will replace the Alert Level system at 11.59 pm on Thursday 2 December 2021.  Get ready for the change and find guidelines about how your business can operate under the COVID-19 Protection Framework here. COVID-19 Business support All financial [...]

Poutama is proud to support SheEO in its commitment to championing wāhine entrepreneurs across Aotearoa and the world.  Most recently, the latest cohort of wāhine entrepreneurs were announced as the successful 2021 SheEO Aotearoa New Zealand Ventures! Poutama are especially excited to celebrate a couple of our Poutama wāhine Māori entrepreneurs - Reni Gargiulo, founder [...]

Our partner, The MacDiarmid Institute is offering scholarships via its Discovery Scholarship Programme to Māori wanting to study science at University – up to $12k is available per student for 2022 academic study.  Applications close 10 December 2021.  More information can be found here. Also, BDO New Zealand is offering accounting scholarships via its new [...]

Ahikōmako and Waikato Tainui are proud to present Start-up Wānanga.  A Waikato based, annual three-day event where individuals and teams are guided through the business start-up process. Participants spend this time with other like-minded whānau and will be supported by Te Ahikōmako staff, local experts, and mentors to bring business ideas to life. While the [...]

Poutama is proud to sponsor Kōkiri - a Māori business acceleration programme based on kaupapa Māori values, focused on accelerating early stage Māori led start-ups which are impact positive and technology based.  Applications are NOW OPEN to join the 2022 programme. If you have a great idea but would like to receive validation around the [...]

A reminder, the EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association), and Poutama are delivering a 12-month ‘Poutama Tangata’ group coaching programme for small & medium sized Māori businesses (SMEs) across Aotearoa. COVID-19 has identified a growing need for Māori SMEs to have good access to quality ‘people’ expertise and advice. The programme is FREE and available to [...]

The amount and frequency of the Resurgence Support Payment is increasing from 12 November and will be available until Auckland moves into the new COVID-19 Protection Framework.  A new round of the Wage Subsidy has also opened.  All financial support measures and how Pakihi Māori can access these can be found here. COVID-19 wellbeing support [...]

Aotearoa and the United Kingdom reached Agreement in Principle (AIP) for a free trade agreement (FTA). The FTA will help advance several Māori interests covering: Te Tiriti o Waitangi, our environment, intellectual property rights, goods & digital trade. Detail on the outcomes and next steps can be found here.

Ahikōmako and Waikato Tainui are proud to present Start-up Wānanga 2021. A Waikato based, annual three-day event where individuals, and teams are guided through the business start-up process. Participants will spend the event with other like-minded whānau and will be supported by Te Ahikōmako staff, local experts, and mentors to bring ideas to life. While [...]

BDO is running a couple more pakihi Māori workshops for Te Tai Tokerau/Northland businesses in early November. ‘Wāhine Mā’ workshops are focused on Māori women and whānau in business, and ‘Pātai Mai’ workshops are an opportunity for pakihi owners to network and engage with other pakihi. Make the most of this opportunity to learn, engage [...]