KUMA Māori Business Expo & Awards
KUMA is holding their 20th Anniversary celebrations in Ōtepoti over two days - Friday, 10 October 2025 & Saturday 11, October 2025. The purpose of these celebrations is to recognise the achievements of pakihi [...]
TUKU Māori Winemakers Collective – Reshaping Aotearoa’s Wine Story
When you sip a glass of New Zealand wine, you’re tasting more than just grapes — you’re tasting a story of heritage, resilience, and innovation. A wave of Māori winemakers is transforming the wine [...]
Kāhui Collective Shines at NZ Fashion Week
Last week, Poutama was proud to tautoko the Kāhui Collective, a rōpū of Māori designers who brought culture, creativity, and innovation to the runway at New Zealand Fashion Week 2025. The lineup featured six [...]
What’s changing at Callaghan Innovation?
Callaghan Innovation will begin winding down as part of the Government changes to the science system, with closure set for June 2026. In the meantime, most of its well-known products and services remain available, [...]
Te Hūmeka Presents: Practical tools + mindset reset to power your success
If you’re smashing goals but feeling smashed in the process — this is your wake-up call. Te Hūmeka invites you to a powerful session: "You're Not Just Tired – You Might Be BURNT OUT." [...]
Climate Connect Aotearoa Webinar
🌍 Empowering Local Businesses to Tackle Climate Risks: Free Webinar by Climate Connect Aotearoa In a bold step toward climate resilience, Climate Connect Aotearoa is inviting business advisors, mentors, and community leaders to a [...]
Government’s AI strategy
💡 Big News for Small Biz: New Zealand’s AI Strategy Opens Doors to Smarter Growth Calling all Kiwi business owners, hustlers, and innovators! The New Zealand Government recently launched the New Zealand AI Strategy, and [...]
R&D Grants Are Back – Supercharge Innovation with Fresh Talent!
Applications Now Open | Funding is Limited – Act Fast! Looking to inject fresh energy into your R&D projects? The R&D Career Grant and R&D Experience Grant are back – and they’re better than [...]
JAM Group – Journey of Craftsmanship and Culture
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
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 — [...]