Kiri Nathan – 2024 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Finalist
Last week we celebrated and acknowledged the 2024 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. Poutama has been proud to support our long time client, Kiri Nathan on her amazing business journey. Kiri Nathan’s [...]
Wāhine Māori in Tech Opportunities in the UK and Europe
Te Taumata Promotes Wāhine Māori in Tech Opportunities in the UK and European Markets Te Taumata, representing a voice of Māori interests in global trade, in partnership with Callaghan Innovation, will spearhead wāhine Māori [...]
Free 1:1 coaching support for early-stage startups
Two new coaching services have recently launched both co-funded by Callaghan Innovation. Startup Aotearoa, and Startup Activator for Māori and Pacifica founders. Both services offer coaching, online resources and meet-ups. More about these and other free [...]
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 [...]
