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Sisters Amy and Erana were driven by a passion for holistic wellness and access to nutritional kai after struggling through their own personal and generational family health issues. Puku Ora was born six years ago.

True Women’s Fitness has a goal of creating a supportive and inspiring environment where wāhine from all walks of life can come together, connect, and achieve their fitness goals.

Nestled in the heart of a region known for its exceptional wines, Tūāpae Vineyard recently celebrated a significant milestone by completing the inaugural Air New Zealand Ka Rere programme.

The Northland Business Excellence Awards nominations are now open. Let's celebrate amazing people, doing amazing mahi. Nominations are open from around Te Tai Tokerau covering off three categories.

This month's Te Tai Tokerau pakihi shout out is Kaitaia's unique functional fitness business, Whitirau Cross100.

On Thursday 4 July 2024, Whāriki and TOA Architects had the pleasure of co-hosting An Evening of Kotahitanga: Unity and Vision Under Ngā Whetū o Matariki in the stunning Taumata o Kupe building at Te Māhurehure Marae.

To help with your Matariki feast, we thought you might like an easy recipe you can make this Matariki and share with your friends and Whānau. Our Marketing Manager Matt (runner up My Kitchen Rules 2023) has created this delicious soup recipe for you.

The Mangōpare Air New Zealand Pilot Cadetship is an all-inclusive training programme that accelerates the journey to becoming a commercial pilot from the typical 24-36 months to approximately 14 months.

Mahora Massey (Ngāti Whakaue, Te Whānau-a-Apanui), founder of Korowai Caskets, is on a mission. With a keen eye for design and a passion for environmental sustainability, Mahora has carved out a unique space in the tangihanga industry.

In the safe tanning industry, Summer Brons stands out as an example of natural beauty and skin health. Summer entered the industry with a personal quest for confidence and wellness. Despite her love for a sun-kissed glow, Summer's skin was prone to b

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority was thrilled to announce winning the 2023 Recreation Aotearoa award, Whāiao Māori, announced early 2024.

Celebrating our Local Pakihi Māori: WHĀRIKIx2024 Mākete Stallholders

Explore the wairua of WHĀRIKIx: A celebration of kōrero, katakata, and community, beautifully captured in our latest blog

Kiriana Eparaima-Hautapu, co-founder of ATA, a Māori social media agency, shares her experiences, challenges, and wins in carving a niche in the dynamic world of marketing while championing te reo Māori.

In the beautiful rohe of Te Tai Tokerau, nestled in Awanui, lives Zhanae, one of the passionate co-owners of Hana Botanicals - blending tradition with a modern twist.

Discover Amika Kruger's journey with 'Naturally Āio', blending traditional rongoā Māori with modern skincare. From nurturing her whānau's wellbeing to inspiring natural remedies, explore her inspiring story in our latest feature.

In this latest update from Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau, we warmly welcome our new Kai Urungi / Project Lead, Stuart Selkirk. Stuart brings a wealth of experience in hauora and business, ready to uphold our network

In the heart of Waiheke Island, nestled within the lands of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, lies Tūāpae Vineyard, a Māori-owned gem producing exquisite wines with a deep connection to the whenua and the rich history of Aotearoa.

Applications are now open for Ka Rere - the Air New Zealand Diverse Supplier Accelerator programme. The programme provides pakihi Māori with an opportunity to access a range of skills and experience within Air New Zealand as well as a $20k cash grant

Whether your focus is on your pakihi, whānau, or relationships, insights from our network of pakihi Māori offer guidance to help you end 2023 on a high note and set the stage for an incredible 2024.

This Kirihimete, why not give Nan and your Aunties a break and whip up your very own Christmas Pavlova? Skip the expenny store-bought ones – trust me, homemade is tastier and way easier on the wallet.

Kia ora, everyone! I'm Matt, runner up cook from MKR New Zealand 2023 and the Marketing Manager at Whāriki. The Whāriki team love my Parāoa Parai recipe and thought it would be a good idea to share just in time for Kirihimete!

The journey of turning a vision into a reality is often paved with challenges and moments of inspiration. For Natalie, the founder of Seasick Sunscreen, this journey was marked by a significant milestone: a successful crowdfunding campaign.

The Whāriki Business Directory is prime real estate for hunting down Māori-owned businesses. Being here amps up your visibility, potentially bringing more digital foot traffic your way.

The annual MWDI Māori Businesswomen’s Awards are a celebration of the vision, resilience, and unwavering determination of Māori women in business and shine a spotlight on the significant contributions of wāhine Māori entrepreneurs and professionals.

In today's digital world, having an online presence is crucial, and we want to share how you can make the most of Google My Business products to get your business noticed.

Explore the captivating journey of Maioha Studio, where tradition meets contemporary Māori jewellery. Join founders Claudine Muru and Cassandra Arthur in unveiling their artistic tale, from funding dreams to navigating social media.

After extensive research, Nat turned her kitchen into a lab, where she formulated her eco-friendly sunscreen using just four naturally-derived ingredients. She then spent three years listening to customer feedback before launching her sunscreen.

The future of modern payment solutions lays in the hands of this Māori fintech leading the charge; they recently launched an innovative payment solution with BNZ, enabling New Zealanders to shop online without a credit or debit card.

How can we celebrate, tautoko and awhi every step, no matter how big or small? We spoke to three pakihi Māori about the learning pathways they are paving in their business and how they support their kaimahi if they want to pursue reo immersion.

The Auckland Council whānau are committed to growing the number of pakihi Māori suppliers they work with, and have launched a programme to provide contract bidding opportunities for emerging Māori suppliers.

TORU is a new series where we kōrero with three pakihi about business. Find out what our whānau from Rautaki Bookkeeping, MMB Builders and Rerehua Boutique have to say about the pros and cons of owning your own pakihi.‍

Imagine a world in which you can enter a Meta-whenua, a virtual marae space for engaging in te ao Māori that is culturally safe, educational and meets you where you are. Māui Studios is in the business of making that virtual dream a literal reality.

We caught up with Joelle Holland, owner and founder of Hawaiiki Pēpi for a kōrero about the whakapapa of her self-funded pakihi selling products for pēpi and the 'why' behind their kaupapa.

Always coming back to the importance of whakawhanaungatanga and manaakitanga both in her pakihi, Mana Mahi, and within the hiring process, Junelle Kunin has a wealth of experience when it comes to all things kaupapa Māori recruitment.

If you've been seeking a Māori-owned fitness and wellbeing facility, let us introduce you to Knoxfit-Hauora, the next iteration of co-founder Heather Reed's first pakihi, Hauora Wellbeing Studio.

Wrap your taringa around interviews with notable pakihi owners, just like yourself and stay up to date with the latest economic and political news. These podcasts are sure to inspire your mahi.

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve your business operations and achieve growth. For many, AI feels foreign and scary, but it can offer practical solutions that can enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

As a business owner, it’s crucial to stand out and attract potential employees. Junelle Kunin offers her invaluable advice on how to achieve this in an authentically Māori way.

The aspiration for ARA Journeys has been described as a “distinctly Māori, tech company to promote health and wellbeing through a Te Ao Māori lens.” We spoke to co-founder and CEO, Amber Taylor about her business journey so far.

Our kaupapa has long been to tautoko and uplift our pakihi Māori community by creating moments of connection and celebration through storytelling, networking events and digital workshops!

We caught up with Daniel Tupara, owner of AOTEARAW Denim Co for a kōrero about ARDC, a self-funded, tangata whenua owned denim house producing only the highest quality goods - no compromise.

Nat's a passionate conservationist, who loves to be outdoors, and knows the importance of wearing sunblock every day. She went on a mission to create a daily-use sunscreen to protect us from the sun, without harming the environment.

We spoke with the very talented Esther McDonald (Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Wai and Ngāti Pukenga), owner, maker and designer of Thea Ceramics about making mistakes, staying focused and dedicating her mahi to her whānau.

The journey of Soil and Sand is an inspiring tale of humble beginnings, steadfast dedication, and innovative creativity. Founders Stephen and Charlee Taua have masterfully woven ancient stories into vibrant and trendy clothing designs, capturing the attention of the younger generation.

Earlier this year, Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau set out on an exciting journey: Te Kōtiri Pakihi hīkoi. Today, we're thrilled to share the success of our workshop series, aimed at empowering and supporting Māori businesses across Northland. 

Jess is our talented new Event Manager, tasked with connecting, empowering and increasing capability for our pakihi Māori by creating spaces and events for our members to learn and exchange knowledge.