🌿 Pakihi Spotlight: Atutahi, Kiwi Kai & Kai Fusionz 🌿 Celebrating three powerful Māori-owned businesses making moves through kai and inu, grounded in whakapapa, wellness, and flavour! Atutahi – Sparkling wellness drinks and chutneys made from native ingredients…
Kia ora whānau, We had the opportunity to attend a Tendering workshop with Tasman District Council, learning how to put our best foot forward when applying for contracts Here is what we covered What a tender is and when you…
Toiere gathered to discuss with Poutama Trust the funding and support options for Māori businesses, with a focus on Poutama Trust's offerings and Regional Business Partner (RBP) program. Key Takeaways Poutama Trust offers grants up to $10,000 (50% contribution) for…
Poutama Trust Poutama Trust is an independent charitable trust that supports Māori entrepreneurs, businesses and iwi enterprises across Aotearoa. Since 1988 Poutama has been helping Māori businesses grow through: Funding support for capability building, training and development Business advice and…
A webinar series designed for our pakihi, providing them with a platform to ask the questions that matter most Guest Speaker - Rachel Taulelei (Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Rārua) Rachel Taulelei is an award-winning business leader and a…
An ongoing series of workshops designed to support the capability of Māori pakihi. Topic - Introduction to Business and GST Guest Speaker - Jamie-Lee Kingi (Kai Tahu, Ngāpuhi) and Bronwyn Jones (Ngāti Hine) The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) workshop will…
Toiere members joined for a webinar with Stevie Maora, she shared practical insights into budgeting for small businesses. Goal for this webinar - to empower small business owners with practical budgeting skills and confidence in financial management. Key Components of…
Toiere members gathered for a powerful AMA Session with Dr. Karaitiana Taiuru, focusing on the growing impact of AI and data sovereignty. Here's what we learned. Key Takeaways AI training is scarce in Aotearoa. Free resources from Google, Microsoft, AWS…
Kia Ora Toiere whānau Toiere invites you to our next BA5 (Business After 5) hosted by Taonga Tuku Iho - An evening of whakawhanaungatanga and celebration with fellow pakihi Māori in Te Tauihu. This is a safe space to connect,…
An ongoing series of workshops designed to support the capability of pakihi Māori Topic - Budgeting tips for pakihi Guest speaker - Stevie Maora Stevie is the Kaikaute (Accountant) at Rezource, based in Wellington. With over a decade of experience…