Weaving bonds of whanaungatanga to foster business success.

Whariki is a not-for-profit organisation, designed to support and uplift Māori business owners and professionals, by creating moments of connection and celebration.

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Maori man weaving harakeke flax

Navigating Government Agency Funding &Support

Government agencies provide many avenues for pakihi Māori to obtain funding to grow their businesses - but navigating multiple agencies can be confusing. We've put together a guide to help you find the right funding option for your business.

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Rārangi Pakihi

Shop, hire, book, visit, engage. Find the pakihi Māori you need in our directory.

Soil & Sand Clothing
Soil & Sand Clothing

We are bringing a fresh new twist on clothing with maori infused prints, bright colours and originality. We design and print all our own clothing, we come up with what we would like to wear and represent.

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Total Worx Pest Control Ltd
Total Worx Pest Control Ltd

We are a full-service pest control company with over 50 years of combined experience in the business! Providing Commercial/Industrial/Domestic Home Pest Control throughout Aotearoa.

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Hi End Plumbing
Hi End Plumbing

Hi End domestic and commercial plumbing services at competitive prices. Locally owned and operated, we can do the job on time and in budget.

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Ūkaipō - Placenta Planting Package
Ūkaipō - Placenta Planting Package

A beautiful, meaningful, practical and an accessible contemporary way to add value to give your baby's placenta back to the whenua.

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