Māori enterprise study identifies support gaps
With the Māori economy estimated to be worth at least $42 billion, developing strategies to support Māori entrepreneurs is a priority for economic development agencies around New Zealand. A new report from the Westpac [...]
Tā Koha launch
Last month we profiled Tā Koha and gave an overview of what crowdfunding is, so this month we wanted to celebrate the launch of Tā Koha which happened at the end of August. Tā Koha [...]
Snowball Effect
Who is Snowball Effect? Snowball Effect is a New Zealand owned company that was launched in 2014 with the goal of making capital raising more efficient for companies, and investing more accessible for investors. [...]
ALLWILD
John & Val Helmbright - Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Whakatōhea The Tairawhiti, East Coast lands offer an opportunity for locals to earn a sustainable livelihood via the high grade Mānuka Honey, Mānuka Oil, and more recently [...]
Curionoir
Tiffany Jeans - Ngāpuhi Tiffany Jeans has lived a unique life. Born into a family of strong, creative women, and an uncle she believed was a warrior, she grew up immersed in Maori culture. [...]
Tā Koha
What is crowdfunding? Many contributions towards a common kaupapa. That’s what Hikurangi Cannabis’ crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe earlier this year was all about. Inviting those that believe in their mission of transforming lives in [...]
TUKU Wine Launch
Last month, over 100 professionals, dignitaries, media, and supporters gathered at the Air New Zealand CICC venue in Auckland City, to celebrate the official launch of TUKU: the world’s first Māori winemakers collective. TUKU [...]
Ngahere Communities
Manawa Udy Ngahere Communities have created Manukau’s very first co-working, events and maker space, designed for social entrepreneurs, creators and changemakers, led with tikanga Māori and polynesian flair. Ngahere at Te Haa, is a [...]
FitFood
Kane Smith - Ngāi Tahu FitFood is New Zealand's premier, health food preparation company, delivering nutritionally dense, balanced meals across the country. FitFood is real food, real fast with delicious menus of quality product [...]
ReCreate
Erica Gadsby – Ngāi Tahu ReCreate is a boutique organic and sustainable clothing label designed in New Zealand. The garments are ethically produced in their sewing centre in Cambodia. They provide life-changing training and [...]