Whāriki is a metaphor for the weaving of whanaungatanga in business. Our kaupapa is to provide a culturally safe space where members can build meaningful connections and fill their kete with the mātauranga they need to succeed.
Whāriki began with a core group who saw a need and the value of pakihi Māori coming together to support each other. Each founder had personal networks where they knew successful business owners, corporate professionals, iwi leaders and social entrepreneurs, but there were few opportunities to come together to celebrate success and share stories with like-minded people. Building on the simple, but universally powerful concept of whanaungatanga (relationships) as the driver, Whāriki was born.
Since then, our kaupapa has been to tautoko and uplift our Māori business community by creating opportunities for connection, learning and celebration through workshops, wānanga, webinars, panel discussions, networking and so much more.
