WHARIKI Tāmaki makaurau

Leading the future for Māori Business

At Whāriki Tāmaki Makaurau, we envision a sustainable, thriving and rapidly growing Māori economy. By providing impactful opportunities for pakihi Māori to grow, we deliver sustainable economic outcomes for tāngata whenua to thrive. Our strength is our whakapapa; we are bonded through our relationships as whānau.

We have created a nurturing space for pakihi Māori so they can come together and feel supported through times of challenge and of celebration. It's here that we create opportunities for our community to kōrero, whakawhanaungatanga, and whakamātauranga.

Through innovation, creativity, and a deep respect for our heritage, we are unapologetic about our pursuit to drive serious economic growth for our people.

Nau mai, haere mai, piki mai, ki Whāriki Tāmaki Makaurau.

meet the team

Tūtakitia Mātou

Tāmaki Makaurau
Te Aotahi (Tee) Scott

Events and Community Manager

Tainui, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Hinerangi

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Tāmaki Makaurau
Matt Pryor

Marketing Manager

Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Rangitihi

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Tāmaki Makaurau
Renée Smith

General Manager

Ngāti Ranginui, Te Ātiawa ki Taranaki

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The waterfront at Tamaki Makaurau Auckland
A maori waka being rowed out to sea