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Latest @KUMA - Southern Māori Business Network - podcast Our regional business network partner – KUMA has another Podcast Interview. This time with Keith Cameron the owner of Flex Fitness Queenstown, the town’s newest & stylish local gym. Keith is a sporting legend, an experienced business owner/operator, and encourages healthy, adaptive lifestyle choices. He was also a finalist in the 2023 KUMA Business Awards, who alongside his whānau, is a role model and mentor for those working in or engaging with te ao Māori. https://lnkd.in/gRSbYfVG

Tū Kotahi, Kōkiri Tahi Stand in unity, move forward as one. We tautoko our regional business network partner - @Whāriki with this important kaupapa – Tū Kotahi, Kōkiri Tahi (Stand in unity, move forward as one). https://lnkd.in/gYZqS-gK

@Wera Works Neihana Bennett – Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Raukawa Wera Works are a Welding and Steel Fabrication service that take pride in transforming raw steel into magnificent structures that not only serve a practical purpose but showcase expert craftsmanship. Neihana Bennett spearheads Wera Works and is a seasoned figure with 17 years of industry experience and a diverse background in engineering. From pivotal roles in notable projects like the Waterveiw Tunnel to the Tauranga Harbour Bridge, Bennett’s expertise underscores the company’s foundation and trajectory. https://lnkd.in/gMb_x5H9

@Te Hekenga Last week, Poutama attended and sponsored Te Hekenga – National Māori Business Networks Conference 2024 in Tauranga Moana. Special mihi to Manataiao Events in conjunction with the Tauranga Māori Business Association for the outstanding efforts in bringing Te Hekenga back after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic. https://lnkd.in/gQkNTJaw

2024 Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau – Māori Company of the Year Last month, the Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau – Maori Company of the Year was won by Tauranga Moana based Envico Technologies Poutama & Callaghan Innovation co-sponsored this Award for the second year in a row. The Award was presented by the Minister for Māori Development – Hon Tama Potaka. https://lnkd.in/g6Ka9r7u

Tēnā koutou katoa, Nau mai, haere mai ki te Pānui o Poutama – Welcome to the Poutama newsletter. Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi Mānawa maiea te Mātahi o te tau Celebrate the rising of Matariki Celebrate the rising of the lord of the sky Celebrate the rising of the New Year Matariki is a time for remembering and honouring those who have passed since the last rising of Matariki. It is also a time of celebration and connection with loved ones, as well as a time to reset and plan for the year ahead. This year, Matariki is marked on Friday 28 June 2024. Looking ahead, we also celebrate Pakihi Māori excellence at the upcoming Te Matahiko Awards. We’re proud of our many partners and pakihi whom are finalists. Mauri ora! In this pānui you can read more about: Envico – recent winner of the 2024 Hi-Tech Kamupene Māori o te Tau – Māori Company of the Year Wera Works – a Māori engineering firm specialising in steel fabrication Te Hekenga – National Māori Business Networks Conference 2024 Upcoming events and wānanga As always we welcome your feedback and hope you enjoy the read! Noho haumaru, kia maumahara kia atawhai ki a koe anō me ētahi atu – stay safe and remember to be kind to yourself and others. Mauri ora ki a tātou katoa. Mānawatia a Matariki! Na Te Rōpū Whakatau o Poutama https://lnkd.in/gPtvSXgu

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Māori Women's Development Inc Mana Mindset Well-being Wānanga On 15-16 June 2024, Māori Women’s Development Inc. (MWDI) is holding a two-day online wānanga designed to equip wāhine with an empowering well-being plan based on Te Whare Tapa Whā. This personal development journey focuses on self-awareness through identifying your beliefs, understanding your core values, designing a purpose focused vision, setting goals and re-identifying with self. https://lnkd.in/g2pmUxDx

Little People, Big Emotions Renee White – Rangitāne, Ngāti Kahungunu Little People, Big Emotions is an E-commerce business selling high quality rauemi (resources) to help build emotional intelligence (EI) within tamariki (children). They offer rauemi to support parents, caregivers, teachers, schools, and health professionals in raising emotionally intelligent tamariki. https://lnkd.in/g6p4mTFR

KUMA - Southern Māori Business Network Poutama’s regional business network partner and Southern Māori Business Network – KUMA (Te Kupeka Umaka Māori ki Āraiteuru) has recently launched its own Podcast Series hosted by the charismatic Cory Ratahi aka ‘The Chew’. https://lnkd.in/g8NmxKHP