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 — [...]
Unlocking opportunity: New research identifies high-potential pathways for Māori and Pasifika construction businesses
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
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 [...]
He Ara Whakahihiko Capability Fund
A new fund, He Ara Whakahihiko, will open on 20 August 2025 to back Māori-led science and innovation that delivers commercial outcomes. It replaces older funding streams with two targeted options: one for short-term, [...]
Big changes are coming to WorkSafe
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!
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 [...]