The Business Development Investment (BDI) enables businesses to investigate innovative ideas to help consolidate and grow. The BDI can assist with the purchase of products and/or services that will help strengthen a business. BDI can also support business owners and employees to upskill.

Business Networks are a fantastic way to meet and share experiences with other Māori entrepreneurs and professionals. Click here for links to Māori Business Networks across Te Tai Hauauru.

Many Iwi offer support opportunities for business and education opportunities.

Māori Women’s Development Inc (MWDI) is a unique, indigenous, financial institution. That supports Wāhine Māori, for the economic development of Wāhine, Māori, and their whānau. They provide micro-loans, business coaching, and financial capability programmes.

They also provide loans to Māori women and their whānau to enable and assist them to enter into and commence business and/or to expand and restructure their existing businesses.

Poutama is an independent charitable trust that provides business development services to Māori. Potama focuses on providing an environment for successful business ventures and economic growth for Māori. Income generated from its investments enables Potama to engage in activities and provide services that support and facilitate Māori business development.

Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development, is central government’s principal advisor Maori. Their Pakihi Māori – Māori Enterprise team are focused on supporting you and your business to thrive. With services designed by Māori, for Māori.

Te Puni Kōkiri Cadetships programme supports employers developing cadets for at least six months, in permanent jobs. Employers can receive up to $10,000 for each cadet, provided they must commit to their structured and tailored mentoring, training and development.