Virtual Hui for a kōrero about Māori interests in the recently signed NZ-UK FTA
On 11 April, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Trade and Export Growth (Māori Trade), Rino Tirikatene, will deliver opening remarks, followed by remarks by Treaty partner representative groups involved in the NZ-UK FTA process. This will [...]
The Māori Economy
In February, Newsroom began a six-part video series on the Māori economy – a series of video stories looking at the Māori economy which is now a $70 billion sector. This documentary takes a [...]
Abraham Shearing Ltd
Abraham Shearing is owned and operated by Paerata & Cushla Abraham based in the Wairarapa. Very much a whānau oriented business, both Paerata and Cushla grew up with parents working in the sheds and [...]
Business Mentoring
On 28 April, Business Mentors New Zealand will host a webinar to explain the benefits of virtual mentoring. Business Mentors New Zealand supports new and developing business owners advance their business capability, capacity and [...]
Poutama Tangata – Free Online HR Group Coaching Session – 20 April 2022
The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) and Poutama continues to deliver the 12-month ‘Poutama Tangata’ group coaching programme to small & medium sized Māori businesses across Aotearoa. The programme is FREE and available to [...]
Tourism Kick-Start Fund Opens 1 April
Tourism businesses in Westland, Southland, Kaikōura, Mackenzie and Queenstown Lakes Districts will be able to apply for support from the $49 million Tourism Kick-Start Fund. The Fund is one of three business initiatives available [...]
Seaweed could hold the key to cleaning up waterways
A nationwide first land-based seaweed trial aiming to clean up Aotearoa’s waterways is about to get growing beside the Firth of Thames in the Hauraki Gulf. Poutama client, AgriSea is working with the University [...]
Tumu Whakawātea
Our partner, New Zealand Māori Tourism hosts ‘Tumu Whakawātea’ every Monday and Friday between 7am to 7:45am. A great way to stay connected and grounded by listening to the stories of our tīpuna from rangatira [...]
Trade Works op-ed: Building a new future for Indigenous trade
On the back of the FTA announcement, Te Taumata board member Carrie Stoddart-Smith (Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Whātua) highlights the benefits of engaging Indigenous peoples in international trade. The piece, presents a clear case for [...]
Aotearoa New Zealand-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement Signed
Last week, Aotearoa New Zealand and the United Kingdom signed the NZ-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Concluding this Agreement is a significant achievement for Māori exporters, opening market access opportunities into the world’s fifth largest [...]
TechWeek
Techweek is a nationwide series of events, showcasing and celebrating Aotearoa’s innovation. It provides a platform for everyone to meet, share ideas and create connections to enhance our future world. Many Māori-led innovations and [...]
