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JAM Group – Journey of Craftsmanship and Culture

By |July 23rd, 2025|Categories: Business, Construction, Innovation, Investment, Lifestyle|

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. [...]

Native Tree Farm™ – Rooted in Whenua, Powered by Whānau

By |July 23rd, 2025|Categories: Agriculture, Business, Cuisine, Health, Innovation, Lifestyle, Science|

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 — [...]

Unlocking opportunity: New research identifies high-potential pathways for Māori and Pasifika construction businesses

By |June 24th, 2025|Categories: Business, Construction, Innovation, Investment, Lifestyle|

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 [...]

Budget 2025 offers mixed news for Māori businesses and SMEs

By |June 24th, 2025|Categories: Business, Innovation, Investment|

While the Tōnui Māori plan receives $40.2m a year to focus on addressing longstanding barriers to Māori economic development such as infrastructure gaps, limited export pathways, and restrictive land law. Māori Education gains include [...]

Big changes are coming to WorkSafe

By |June 24th, 2025|Categories: Business, Education, Innovation, Investment|

From late 2025, Worksafe will shift it's focus from broad enforcement to supporting businesses with practical, risk-based guidance - especially on critical risks that could cause serious harm. With Māori having a 30% higher [...]

R&D Support is still here for kiwi businesses!

By |June 24th, 2025|Categories: Business, Education, Innovation, Investment, Science|

Even as Callaghan Innovation winds down, there are still plenty of ways your business can access support for research and development (R&D).  Now’s the time to take advantage of funding and expert guidance designed [...]

Niwa Projects – Building the Future, the Māori Way

By |June 19th, 2025|Categories: Business, Construction, Innovation, Lifestyle|

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 [...]

He koha mā te Māmā – Mother’s Day gift ideas

By |May 7th, 2025|Categories: Business, Creative, Fashion, Honey, Innovation, Lifestyle, Retail, Service|

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, [...]

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