AgriSea Grand Opening
From Seaweed to World‑First Innovation: AgriSea’s Big Day in Paeroa AgriSea unveiled the world’s first Commercial Seaweed Nanocellulose Biorefinery in Paeroa—a launch that drew ministers, dignitaries, industry leaders, partners, and plenty of proud whānau. [...]
Buy Māori Made This Christmas – Give Gifts with Heart!
Still hunting for the perfect Christmas gift? Why not make this holiday season extra special by supporting Māori businesses? When you Buy Māori Made, you’re not just giving a present—you’re backing creativity, culture, and [...]
Regional Business Partner Programme: Work with Poutama
The Regional Business Partner (RBP) Programme helps businesses build capability and prepare for growth. Pakihi Māori can choose to work with Poutama to explore what RBP support may be available for their business. Working [...]
Innovation Services Update
Innovation support is still here - and Poutama can help you access it! If you’re looking to get a head start on 2026 and accelerate your innovation, there’s good news. The grants and support [...]
2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards – Entries are now open
Celebrate New Zealand's tech excellence Entries are now open for the 2026 NZ Hi-Tech Awards - New Zealand's premier celebration of innovation and achievement in the technology sector. Calling all Māori tech trailblazers! If [...]
Agritech Unleashed Canterbury
RESCHEDULED: Agritech Unleashed Canterbury to Monday 10 November! Following the severe weather and the state of emergency, on the 23 October, Agritech Unleashed Canterbury has been rescheduled! The event is now taking place on [...]
Business Mentors New Zealand Limited
WIN a Business Mentor! Win a FREE registration to receive support from an experienced Business Mentor. Ready to take your business to the next level? Business Mentors NZ has empowered over 85,000 Kiwi business [...]
Hauora Aotearoa
Leading the Way in Māori Youth Wellbeing! Jase Te Patu - Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa Jase Te Patu is the passionate force behind Hauora Aotearoa - Aotearoa’s leading kaupapa Māori mental health initiative [...]
VM Plastering Limited
Canterbury’s One-Stop Fix, Stop & Paint Whānau! Pateriki Mackie - Ngāpuhi Meet Pateriki and the team at VM Plastering Limited - a proud Māori-owned business shaking up the finishing trades in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. In just [...]
RIR Advanced Ltd
Gearing Up for Success: RIR Advanced Ltd Empowers the Eastern Bay! Rachel Field - Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāi Tūhoe Meet Rachel Field, the powerhouse behind RIR Advanced Ltd - a business that’s not [...]
MWDI Māori Businesswomen’s Awards 2025: Supreme Winner Announced
Nicole Horan, CEO and producer of Hi Mama Productions, has been named the Te Tohu Aorangi Overall Supreme Winner at the MWDI Māori Businesswomen’s Awards 2025. This highly coveted accolade celebrates outstanding achievements, innovation, [...]