MWDI Programmes and Support
MWDI Business Loans MWDI provide loans to Māori women and their whānau to enable and assist them to enter into and commence business and/or to expand and restructure their existing businesses. The loans are [...]
Te Pā feature in Club Oenologique
The indigenous reimagining of wine in Aotearoa New Zealand In a recent article on the International Wine and Spirit Competition Club Oenologique's website, there is a thoughtful piece written by Chris Howard on how [...]
Chur Bol BBQ
Nick Smith - Ngāti Kahungunu Chur Bol BBQ was started by Nick Smith in 2022 initially as a food cart business. They provide catering for special occasions and they attend festivals and concerts selling [...]
The Mixdown Ltd
Nathaniel Leith - Ngāti Raukawa The Mixdown Ltd provides specialised Audio Post Production and Field Sound Engineering services. Owned and operated by Nathaniel Leith, they focus on collaborating with businesses to create high-quality media [...]
2024 NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Once again, Poutama is partnering with Callaghan Innovation to co-sponsor the Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau – Māori Company of the Year. Key dates: Nominations close Monday 19 February 2024 Entries close 5pm, [...]
RBP Recovery Programme: Encouraging resilience in Cyclone-affected businesses in Hawke’s Bay
To kick off 2024 the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce has big news to share! As part of the Regional Recovery and Resilience funding package announced by Government in September, they’re expanding their services [...]
RBP Growth Advisor Case Study – Meet one of our Poutama team – Natalie Smith
Growth Advisor case study Meet one of our amazing team - Natalie Smith, who is a Growth Advisor with Poutama for the Regional Business Partner Network (RBP) programme. She's got some great tips for [...]
ESG / Cleantech Business Delegation to South Korea 2024
The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is offering six places for emerging New Zealand (Environmental, Social & Governance) ESG/Cleantech business leaders to be part of a funded delegation to South Korea in [...]
Ngahere Communities – Manawa Udy on sustaining Māori business through political noise
Ngahere Inc. is a group of Social Enterprises located in Manukau, South Auckland. Founded in May 2018, they cultivate communities that enhance creativity and innovation by using collaborative spaces, common values and co-designed programmes. [...]
