Te Kōtiri Pakihi

Join us for Te Kōtiri Pakihi, a 4-week haerenga across Te Tai Tokerau aimed at providing equitable access to support for Pakihi Māori across Te Tai Tokerau. We're offering kanohi ki te kanohi opportunities for Māori businesses to connect with support networks and agencies, helping you navigate the challenges and plan for the future.

FREE BUSINESS SUPPORT

Empowering Pakihi Māori in
Te Tai Tokerau

Proudly sponsored & supported by:

Āhea? When?

6 Events from
13 April - 10 May 23

Pakihi Māori affected by Cyclone Gabriel

Mā wai? For who?

6 locations throughout Tai Tokerau

Kei hea? Where?

Personalised Support for Pakihi Māori

Kōrero o te Kaupapa / About the Event

Join us for our relaxed open drop-in sessions designed to help local businesses overcome the challenges they are facing. These free support clinics, led by experienced professionals and partnering organisations, provide valuable insights, advice, and support on a range of crucial topics, such as financial management, marketing strategies, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience.

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FIND A CLINIC NEAR YOU

Ngā Wāhi & Wā / Event Locations & Dates

Our business clinics will be hosted in six different locations across Te Tai Tokerau, ensuring easy accessibility and convenience for all attendees. The locations include:

Dargaville

Ministry of Social Development

2:00pm-6:00pm

13 April 2023

72 NORMANBY STREET, DARGAVILLE

5449A STATE HIGHWAY 12, KAIKOHE

Ngāwha Innovation & Enterprise Park

Kaikohe

2:00pm-6:00pm

19 April 2023

The Heads Hokianga

Opononi

8:00am-12:00pm

20 April 2023

334 HOKIANGA HARBOUR DRIVE, ŌMĀPERE

REAP Far North

2:00pm-6:00pm

3 May 2023

33 PUCKEY AVE, KAITAIA

Kaitaia

144 KERIKERI ROAD, KERIKERI

8:00am-12:00pm

Kaeo Kerikeri Union Parish

4 May 2023

Kerikeri

56-58 HEREKINO STREET, WHANGĀREI

2:00pm-6:00pm

10 May 2023

Hihiaua Cultural Centre

Whangārei

OUR PARTNERS

Whāriki

Whāriki are bringing together our partners who can support Pakihi Māori now and into the future.

  • Identify gaps
  • Connect to partners
  • Business Future proofing

Te Hiringa

Facilitating opportunities for Māori businesses through the implementation of:

  • Advocacy, facilitatation, and brokerage services
  • Co-funded capability support (RBP)
  • Cyclone Gabrielle Flood Response Fund

BDO

BDO are New Zealand’s Largest Network of Independently Owned Accounting Practices, with 19 offices across NZ.

  • Specialist Tax, Audit, Advisory & Accounting services available
  • Working with Tai Tokerau whānau on social programmes
  • Partnerships with various organisations

Poutama

Poutama supports successful business ventures and economic growth for Māori.

  • 30+ years of supporting Māori Business growth, innovation and excellence
  • Poutama Investment Fund
  • Co-funded capability support (RBP)
  • Industry collective

Ngā Kaitautoko / Teaming Up for Your Success

  • Assist startups in connecting to information and networks
  • Help established businesses grow and expand
  • Develop Māori workforce and support procurement

We connect Māori Enterprises to the information, resources, and networks helpful that support the establishment and growth of Pakihi Maori.

Te Puni Kōkiri

NorthChamber connects businesses to programmes such as Ngā Hikoi Tuatahi and Business Mentors which grow business capability and team wellbeing

  • Ngā Hikoi Tuatahi offers wellbeing resources and access to professional support
  • NorthChamber connects businesses to experienced mentors
  • Free access to these services available (criteria apply)

NorthChamber

Our Redeployment Support Service focuses on helping businesses retain staff, or retrain them into new employment, and/or upskilling opportunities.

  • Flexi-wage
  • Mana Mahi
  • Financial aid to retain/retrain staff in other business areas

Ministry of Social Development

  • Tender ready
  • H&S requirements
  • Capability & capacity

Amotai support your business growth aspirations and pathways to working with government agencies, tier 1 corporates, councils or iwi.

Amotai

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OUR PARTNERS

We are proud to be supported by a diverse group of businesses and organisations that share our vision of empowering Te Tai Tokerau businesses to recover and prosper after Cyclone Gabriel. Our partners have generously contributed their expertise, resources, and networks to help make these business clinics a success. Stay tuned for the reveal of our partner logos on this page soon.

Speak with Amotai about your business growth aspirations and pathways to working with government agencies, tier 1 corporates, councils or Iwi.

  • Tender ready
  • H&S requirements
  • Capability & capacity

ABOUT WHĀRIKI TE TAI TOKERAU

He Tūhononga Awhi / A Network of Support

Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau is dedicated to providing support, resources, and opportunities for Pakihi Māori in the region. Follow us on our social media pages to stay updated on upcoming events and initiatives.

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EMPOWER YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORT

Register today and secure your spot at one of our clinics to get the support and guidance your business needs to thrive in the face of adversity.

Haere Mai ki te Haerenga Whakaora / Join the Recovery Journey

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