The business environment is shifting fast. Rising costs, changing customer behaviour, funding pressure, digital disruption, and economic uncertainty are forcing many pakihi to rethink how they operate, grow, and stay sustainable.

Whāriki exists to support Māori businesses with practical tools, real conversations, and implementation focused support designed for where our people are actually at right now.

These workshops are built specifically for Māori business owners, operators, whānau businesses, side hustles, and growing pakihi who want practical strategies they can apply immediately, not just theory.

Together, we’ll explore how to strengthen your business foundations, identify opportunities, respond to change with confidence, and adapt in ways that still align with your values, capacity, and long term vision.

This is a Māori led space grounded in whakaaro Māori, real world business experience, and collective learning.

What you’ll walk away with

• Practical tools you can implement straight away
• Better clarity on the challenges and opportunities affecting your pakihi
• Simple ways to identify where to focus your time, energy, and resources
• Ideas to strengthen your products, services, customer experience, or delivery
• Greater understanding of your business strengths and value proposition
• Practical approaches to navigating uncertainty and reducing risk
• Connection with other Māori business owners navigating similar challenges

Who should attend?

• Māori business owners and founders
• Whānau businesses and startups
• Side hustles ready to grow
• Business managers and operators
• Pakihi navigating change, growth, pressure, or uncertainty
• Anyone wanting practical support to future proof their business

Workshop Dates

Whangārei

Wednesday 11 June
9:30am to 12:30pm

Whangaruru

Wednesday 18 June
10:30am to 1:30pm

Online Workshop

Wednesday 25 June

Kai provided at in person workshops.