Weaving bonds of whanaungatanga to foster business success.

Whāriki Māori Business Network is a not-for-profit social franchise, designed to support and uplift Māori business owners and professionals, by creating moments of connection and celebration.

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Māori Christmas 2024

Get your Māori Made Kirihimete gifts in front of a wide audience with Whāriki's 2024 Kirihimete Campaign, launching mid-November 2024! This is a FREE opportunity for pakihi Māori to feature their gift ideas. If you own a Māori business or know of a pakihi with amazing products, simply fill out the nomination form by clicking the button below.
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Celebrating Māori business success, reporting on our news, and sharing research, insights and opportunities for pakihi.

Bringing Te Reo Māori to Life Through Play

Bringing Te Reo Māori to Life Through Play

In 2018, three friends created a game to celebrate te reo Māori. By 2020, Kura Rēhia was born, sharing the joy of learning te reo through play. Today, it continues to connect communities and inspire fun.
Introducing Indigenous Tourism Aotearoa

Introducing Indigenous Tourism Aotearoa

AU in partnership with Native Nations presents the digital interactive learning experience Indigenous Tourism Aotearoa.
Foundation North Seeks Business Owners’ Insights on Proposed Microloan Initiative

Foundation North Seeks Business Owners’ Insights on Proposed Microloan Initiative

Foundation North is exploring the demand for a new microloan initiative offering up to $50,000 with affordable interest rates to support microbusinesses across Aotearoa, particularly those facing challenges accessing mainstream lending.
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Shop, hire, book, visit, engage. Find the pakihi Māori you need in our directory.

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