Tēnā koutou katoa,
Nau mai, haere mai ki te Pānui o Poutama – Welcome to the Poutama newsletter.
It’s incredible to think that we’re already in the fourth month of the year! It’s been another action-packed time for Māori across Aotearoa. The Pakihi Māori we’ve supported are doing some amazing things with their respective businesses and being recognised for their efforts including Kiri Nathan – 2024 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Finalist.
This month we head into Paengawhāwhā – the eleventh lunar month of the Māori year and get excited to support Pakihi Māori and celebrate Māori excellence in all its forms.
In this pānui you can read more about:
- Te Taumata – Wāhine Māori tech opportunities in the UK & Europe
- Te Kāinga Wāhine – a support organisation for Wāhine Māori in business
- Funding available via SWIFT and Callaghan Innovation
- Tech trends for 2024 and how to protect your business from ransomware
As always we welcome your feedback and hope you enjoy the read!
Noho haumaru, kia maumahara kia atawhai ki a koe anō me ētahi atu – stay safe and remember to be kind to yourself and others.
Mauri ora ki a tātou katoa.
Na Te Rōpū Whakatau o Poutama
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