Poutama is proud to support the Whāriki launch of a dedicated digital space for pakihi Māori and professionals – to kōrero, ask questions, share resources, and learn from each other.

Benefits of joining Te Hapori o Whāriki:

  • Learn best practices and share insights on how to best build, launch and scale Māori-owned and operated businesses
  • Engage in conversations with other Māori owners and professionals
  • Connect with wider Whāriki networks across various regions in Aotearoa – find business owners, professionals and partners through the platform
  • Access resources such as their masterclasses, toolkits, and templates
  • Attend professional networking and educational business events
  • Help others by contributing to building a valuable community for the pakihi Māori ecosystem
  • Add your pakihi to the public facing business directory to gain exposure to a wider audience, potential customers, and fellow entrepreneurs who are passionate about supporting pakihi Māori

To receive an invite to Te Hapori o Whāriki, you can fill out this membership form.  Once you’ve done that, you’ll be sent an email with an invite link to activate your profile.