Weaving bonds of whanaungatanga to foster business success.

Whāriki 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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Treasures of Tāmaki Makaurau

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is launching a web-based platform to amplify Auckland’s Māori tourism sector. This is a great opportunity for your pakihi (including iwi enterprises) to gain domestic and international visibility through a dedicated web platform and promotional campaigns.
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Ngā Pūrongo o Te Wā

Celebrating Māori business success, reporting on our news, and sharing research, insights and opportunities for pakihi.

Practical Steps You Can Take to Deal With Online Racism

Practical Steps You Can Take to Deal With Online Racism

At Whāriki, we’re hearing more and more stories of online harassment and hateful comments on social media. It’s important to know you’re not alone – and there are ways to combat this negativity.
Engineering the Future Through Mātauranga Māori and Innovation

Engineering the Future Through Mātauranga Māori and Innovation

Ruru is a pakihi that demonstrates how Māori innovation can lead the way in creating a future that honours the past while serving generations to come.
AI-Powered Innovation in Construction

AI-Powered Innovation in Construction

Callaghan Innovation and Engineering New Zealand are hosting AI Powered Innovation in Construction - an opportunity to explore how to apply and leverage AI for your construction business.
Māori Business Directory

Rārangi Pakihi

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

Taurikura NZ
Taurikura NZ

Taurikura NZ is a social enterprise that works with groups, communities and organisations to build their cultural capacity and sustainability. We have a wide range of experience and expertise and offer a range of programmes including: Cultural Competence training, Civics Education, Te Tiriti o Waitangi training, Programme design and development, Rangahau\Research including cultural audits, Strategic planning & organisational culture change, Facilitation including wānanga, workshops, focus groups and talanoa

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True Women Fitness
True Women Fitness

We are the ONLY full services woman only gym in South Auckland where women have an opportunity to have a facility with all women trainers, cleaners, management. We strive to give wahine of the area a place to come and work on their health and fitness in a safe, supportive and judgement free environment. We have a high percentage (over 60%) of Maori/pacifica members and staff which we are extremely proud of

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Boss Attachments
Boss Attachments

At Boss, we are absolutely passionate about our products and the industries that we serve. Our world-leading range and our focus on the delivery of extreme added value performance is supported by the Boss commitment to a level of customer service that simply wont let you down. This service delivery is structured to leave absolutely nothing to chance. From our friendly, dedicated staff, through to our large warehouse and efficient logistics, systems Boss is 100% focused on supporting the tight deadlines that our customers demand.

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WiHongi's Barber Shop
WiHongi's Barber Shop

Barber shop based in the heart of Kaikohe

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Matariki in the night sky stars tree shadow

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