Puna Pakihi Waananga for Startups

When
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Sat 28 Mar10:00 am – 4:00 pmTainui Group Holdings Offices (Mahi-Tahi Room)6 Bryce Street, Hamilton
Sun 29 Mar10:00 am – 3:00 pmTainui Group Holdings Offices (Mahi-Tahi Room)6 Bryce Street, Hamilton


This Two-day waananga is an opportunity for early-stage pakihi owners to explore the foundations of being in business, meet some of our iwi partners and learn about procurement opportunities for our puna pakihi, whilst building out a 90-day action plan to make this year count!

What We’re Covering

Day 1: Pakihi Foundations – Hear from experienced facilitators, iwi partners and guest speakers who will introduce you to pakihi foundations across: business structure, compliance, money, marketing and technology.

Day 2: Action & Opportunities – Hear from our team about Waikato-Tainui’s social procurement strategy, how we support Puna Pakihi, connect with procurement partners, and complete your 90-day action plan to grow your pakihi.

Meet Your Facilitators

Bryce Turner (Rereteewhioi Marae) is the Whanake (Economic Development) Manager for Waikato-Tainui. Bryce is a certified financial facilitator with extensive experience and interests in maaori wealth development, strategic leadership and planning, small business development, and financial education. 

Amy McLean (Te Papa o Rotu Marae) is the founder of Te Kaainga Waahine, and an experienced Business Coach and Facilitator. Amy is passionate about developing pakihi maaori, business systems, and developing self-leadership and positive mindsets of pakihi owners. 

Here’s What You’ll Gain

  • An understanding of what makes a sustainable pakihi with solid foundations
  • Be connected to ongoing support through the Whanake team
  • Be part of the growing tribal pakihi network – Puna Pakihi
  • Be connected to other pakihi who are at a similar stage to you
  • An understanding of what’s needed to apply for the Auaha Grant 
  • Access to our iwi partners and procurement partners 
  • A practical, tailored 90-day action plan to move your pakihi forward with clarity and confidence

You can expect to learn new tools, strategies and systems that will help you grow your pakihi with your iwi there to support you. 

Expressions of Interest

If you’d like to express your interest, please provide your details below. Our team will contact you to confirm your spot.

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