TUKU MÄori Winemakers Collective – Reshaping Aotearoa’s Wine Story
When you sip a glass of New Zealand wine, youāre tasting more than just grapes ā youāre tasting a story of heritage, resilience, and innovation.Ā A wave of MÄori winemakers is transforming the wine [...]
KÄhui Collective Shines at NZ Fashion Week
Last week, Poutama was proud to tautoko the KÄhui Collective, a rÅpÅ« of MÄori designers who brought culture, creativity, and innovation to the runway at New Zealand Fashion Week 2025. The lineup featured six [...]
Whatās changing at Callaghan Innovation?
Callaghan Innovation will begin winding down as part of the Government changes to the science system, with closure set for June 2026. In the meantime, most of its well-known products and services remain available, [...]
Te HÅ«meka Presents: Practical tools + mindset reset to power your success
If youāre smashing goals but feeling smashed in the process ā this is your wake-up call. Te HÅ«meka invites you to a powerful session: "You're Not Just Tired ā You Might Be BURNT OUT." [...]
Climate Connect Aotearoa Webinar
š Empowering Local Businesses to Tackle Climate Risks: Free Webinar by Climate Connect Aotearoa In a bold step toward climate resilience, Climate Connect Aotearoa is inviting business advisors, mentors, and community leaders to a [...]
Governmentās AI strategy
š” Big News for Small Biz: New Zealandās AI Strategy Opens Doors to Smarter Growth Calling all Kiwi business owners, hustlers, and innovators! The New Zealand Government recently launched the New Zealand AI Strategy,Ā and [...]
R&D Grants Are Back ā Supercharge Innovation with Fresh Talent!
Applications Now Open | Funding is Limited ā Act Fast! Looking to inject fresh energy into your R&D projects?Ā The R&D Career Grant and R&D Experience Grant are back ā and theyāre better than [...]
JAM Group – Journey of Craftsmanship and Culture
John Anderson - TÅ«hourangi From Rotorua Roots to Regional Recognition In the heart of Rotorua, where geothermal wonders meet rich MÄori heritage, a local business is making waves in the construction and electrical industry. [...]
Native Tree Farmā¢ – Rooted in Whenua, Powered by WhÄnau
Laureen Waimarino Andrews - WhakatÅhea, NgÄti Porou, Te Arawa Nestled in the heart of WhakatÄne, where the land breathes life into tradition, Laureen and her whÄnau are cultivating more than just native botanicals ā [...]
Unlocking opportunity: New research identifies high-potential pathways for MÄori and Pasifika construction businesses
ConCOVE TÅ«hura, Amotai, and Poutama Trust have released research identifying four key growth opportunities for MÄori and Pasifika-owned businesses in the construction sector. The report, titled "Future focussed skills: growth opportunities for MÄori and [...]
Budget 2025 offers mixed news for MÄori businesses and SMEs
While the TÅnui MÄori plan receives $40.2m a year to focus on addressing longstanding barriers to MÄori economic development such as infrastructure gaps, limited export pathways, and restrictive land law. MÄori Education gains include [...]