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The Ngāti Maniapoto-owned Pukepoto Farm Trust is opening its gates to share profitability secrets and data-driven farming techniques with the King Country agricultural community.
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts have announced changes to development contribution rules to protect councils and ratepayers from infrastructure costs.
Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua has joined forces with agricultural leaders to expand a sustainable hemp fibre value chain in Ashburton, focusing on kaitiakitanga and intergenerational economic growth.
The New Zealand Israel Innovation Hub has announced plans for three upcoming Māori Innovation and Technology Delegations in 2027, with a specific focus on supporting Northland Māori communities.
Ngāti Rangi and the New Zealand Defence Force have signed a historic commercial agreement to build 50 new homes at Waiōuru, transforming Treaty settlement commitments into a long-term economic partnership.
Tourism New Zealand has launched 'Don't be a Stranger,' a $820,000 initiative encouraging overseas whānau and friends to visit Aotearoa to reconnect and boost the local economy.
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka is highlighting a surge in Māori commercial activity following new data showing Māori authorities now manage $32.6 billion in assets.
Latest Stats NZ data reveals Māori authorities now control $32.6 billion in assets and support 55,700 jobs, providing a resilient economic foundation despite national unemployment challenges and a softening market.
Aotea Energy, led by founder Tama Toki, has launched the AE-1 battery system in Auckland and Christchurch, promising to reduce annual household power bills by up to 65 percent.
The latest Stats NZ data reveals a thriving Māori economy with 5,850 significant businesses controlling $32.6 billion in assets, generating $1.45 billion in exports, and supporting a nationwide workforce of 55,700 people.
A proposed $21 million annual investment in Māori-led trades training seeks to address a 15-year low in apprenticeships by connecting iwi and marae-led programmes directly with employers.
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has announced a $3.4 million investment through the Māori Development Fund to support job creation and export growth for Māori-led businesses.
Māori tourism operators have featured strongly in the 2026 New Zealand Tourism Awards finalists, following a record-breaking 177 entries across the industry.
Talia Rikihana has been named as the new Kaihautū of Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau, a role focused on bolstering Māori entrepreneurs and economic resilience across the North.
Waatea News host Matthew Tukaki highlights the need for a 12-year infrastructure funding horizon to ensure long-term stability and economic growth for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Wellington-based fintech Feijoa has been selected as a finalist for the Startup World Cup New Zealand regional final for its innovative app that turns everyday spending into KiwiSaver savings.
A new discussion paper from the Helen Clark Foundation examines how the rise of artificial intelligence and robotics presents a strategic economic opportunity for Māori-led primary industries.
Entries have officially opened for the 2027 Ahuwhenua Trophy and Young Māori Farmer Award, celebrating a Māori dairy sector now valued at $11 billion and its focus on innovation, leadership, and sustainability.
Mya Wilson-Hiraka and Luka Young have led a strong Māori showing at the 2026 National Butchery Awards, securing top honours in both apprentice and master categories.
A powerful group of iwi and family investors has purchased Cardinal Logistics, marking a significant shift for the Māori economy into high-tech national infrastructure and automation.
Rumaki Cafe in Rotorua has become the first Māori business to seek funding through Te Whare Manaaki, an innovative peer-to-peer lending platform designed to recycle capital within the Māori economy.
The upcoming Auckland Startup Week in October will provide a dedicated platform for pakihi Māori to connect with investors and scale their innovations within the Tāmaki Makaurau economy.
Te Puni Kōkiri has announced a $40.21 million annual investment through the Māori Development Fund to support infrastructure, export growth, and marae resilience across Aotearoa.
Toitū AI founder Dan Te Whenua Walker is calling for accelerated action on Māori data sovereignty through a new partnership with Te Puna Ora o Mataatua, ensuring AI systems reflect indigenous values and community aspirations.
Tourism advocate Dale Stephens highlights a major opportunity for Māori-led businesses to lead New Zealand’s growth by integrating authentic cultural heritage with the global wellness economy.
Ngāi Tahu Farming has been selected by the Department of Conservation to negotiate the long-term lease of Molesworth Station, New Zealand’s largest working farm.
Recent data highlights the significant role of Māori agribusiness, which manages $13 billion in primary-sector assets and drives a major portion of the nation's agricultural exports.
Tourism leader Nadine ToeToe shares how her business, Kohutapu Lodge and Tribal Tours, uses Indigenous values to create social and environmental benefits for Murupara whānau.
Wellington business and creative leaders have launched Te Aro Hā, a partnership aimed at revitalising Courtenay Place through building upgrades and the creation of four distinct urban quarters.
Māori finance professionals gathered in Tauranga Moana for the Mana Motuhaketia Te Ao Māori 2026 conference to discuss the future of the Māori economy and the integration of kaupapa Māori values in investment.
Nearly 200 Māori finance and governance professionals have gathered in Tauranga for the sold-out 'Mana Motuhaketia Te Ao Māori' hui to explore business growth grounded in Indigenous values.
Community leader and businessman Dave Letele has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of NZ Muscle as he takes a ten percent stake in the health supplement brand.
Dale Aotea Stephens highlights the need for increased support to help Māori entrepreneurs scale their businesses and unlock the next wave of economic growth.
Te Taumata Chair Hone McGregor joined business leaders in New Delhi to celebrate a landmark trade deal with India expected to generate $1 billion for New Zealand exports annually.
Māori leadership highlights significant future opportunities in food innovation, digital technology, and cultural collaboration following the signing of the New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement.
A new Free Trade Agreement with India is set to provide a platform for Māori enterprises to export traditional knowledge, wellness products, and innovation to one of the world's fastest-growing economies.
Pūhoro has been recognized as a finalist in the Innovation for Impact and Purpose category for the 2026 NZ CIO Innovation Awards, celebrating its use of technology to solve community challenges.
The Uhi Tai: Te Reo Māori in Business symposium at Te Papa highlighted how private sector leaders like Pic’s Peanut Butter and Google are actively integrating te reo Māori into their operations.
Gavin's Apiaries in Northland is focusing exclusively on Mānuka production with 1200 hives as the honey industry sees rising profitability.
Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa is working to reshape the industry’s image, highlighting the vital role of skilled workers and innovation in contributing to New Zealand's economic recovery.
