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Nau mai, haere mai ki te Pānui o Poutama – your monthly hit of inspo, insight, and Māori business magic!
As the colder months settle in, the energy across the world of pakihi Māori remains strong. It’s been another action-packed season with Māori businesses continuing to innovate, grow, and lead. In this pānui, we’re proud to spotlight a few of these inspiring ventures.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to celebrate Māori business excellence across two major events — the 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards on 23 May, where we’re sponsoring the Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau – Māori Company of the Year; and the Ngā Tohu Matihiko Awards on 12 June, recognising Māori leaders and emerging talent in digital and tech who are shaping the future and forging new pathways for innovation and impact.
In this pānui, we’ve got some awesome highlights for you, including:
- Mānuka Performance – blending tradition and innovation with Mānuka honey
- Grounded HQ Ltd – a civil construction company building their community, one project at a time
- Some awesome gift suggestions for your Māmā this Mother’s Day
- Event updates, wānanga & support to help your business succeed
We hope you enjoy the read. Got thoughts, ideas, or just wanna say kia ora? We’d love to hear from you!
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Noho haumaru, kia atawhai – take care, be kind to yourself and your people.
Mauri ora!
Na Te Rōpū Whakatau o Poutama
Mānuka Performance: A Blend of Tradition and Innovation
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Grounded Company HQ Ltd – Building Community, One Project at a Time
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He koha mā te Māmā – Mother’s Day gift ideas
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