Korikori tonu e te iwi! How Puna Wano Bryant is moving people through Kanifit For Puna Wano Bryant, fitness is about whānau, culture, music, connection and creating a safe space where people can simply be themselves. Raised in a sporting whānau, Puna grew up with the expectation that being active was part of life – [...]
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E hika mā! What an evening! What if the biggest thing missing in business right now isn’t a strategy, a plan, or a new tool, but room to wānanga? On Wednesday 22th July, He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki partnered with Reo Kōrero to host Tikanga Talks, four hours of kōrero on tikanga, Te Tiriti, maramataka, [...]
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He Whakaaro Nui, He Pānga Nui Creating impact through innovation, curiosity and mātauranga MāoriFor many people, success follows a well-defined pathway. For strategy, economic development and innovation advisor Kohe Ruwhiu (Ngāpuhi), founder of Papaki Advisory Limited, success has come from asking a different question: what if there’s another way? Born and raised in Taranaki, she [...]
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Tikanga Talks | Celebrate Puanga with five leading voices in te ao Māori When: 22 July 2026, 5:00pm – 9:30pmWhere: In-person at TSB Showplace, Ngāmotu / New Plymouth and Online via Livestream What to expect: High-level networking, thought-provoking masterclasses Puanga-inspired finger food and a welcome drink on arrival After more than a year of collaboration between He Toronga Pakihi ki [...]
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He Hokinga Ki Te Kāinga, He Pakihi Nā Te Whānau How Joe and Aroha Thompson built Horoia Cleaning through manaakitanga, resilience and whānau valuesDedicated to the memory of Cherie Bidois For Joe Thompson (Te Atiawa, Ngāti Mutunga) and Aroha Thompson (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Awa, Te Arawa) the journey home to Taranaki was never part [...]
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TEL – Built on Personalities & Whānau, Guided by Values Peter & Amanda Walsh, and Mark O’Neill | TEL Electrical & Electronic Services and RepairsFor Peter, Amanda & Mark, success has never just been about the work — it’s been about the overall creation, culture & whānau. Originally both from the Taranaki township of Stratford, [...]
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Whakatipu Tangata, Whakatipu Pakihi – Grow the People, Grow the Business Born in Hāwera in 1978, Nathan Gray (Ngā Ruahine) carries both the responsibility of legacy and the strength of whakapapa into his leadership of Gray’s Painting.Leaving school early, Nathan completed an electrical apprenticeship at Greaves Electrical, becoming one of the youngest qualified electricians in [...]
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Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi Ramsey Glasgow’s journey into business has been anything but straightforward — a path shaped by resilience, hard-earned lessons, and a deep sense of responsibility to whānau. Growing up around his father’s business, Glasgow Training Services, Ramsey was familiar with the training industry early on. However, he knew [...]
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A Life of Connection, Purpose, and Impact Huia Lambie (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Ātiawa) is a strategic leader, cultural connector, and systems thinker whose career spans government, arts and culture, economic development, tourism, and community-led regeneration across Aotearoa. Born and raised in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, Huia has a connection to Taranaki that has always been deeply rooted [...]
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𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 We are inviting Pakihi Māori who are members of the Network, to express their interest. Do you have a rangatahi you would like to support, or the capacity to take on someone new? We are seeking Pakihi Māori who are ready to mentor, guide, and lead rangatahi into meaningful employment [...]
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𝗧𝗮𝗶 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘂, 𝗧𝗮𝗶 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶 – 𝗔 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 We would like to acknowledge Alana Ruakere, who has just been elected as the new Chair of He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki. Alana is no stranger to leadership – she’s the current CEO of Tui Ora, an artist, singer, poet, and a Winston Churchill Fellowship [...]
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From One Van to a National Whānau: The Rise of Glass Group When Simon Faull (Te Atiawa, Ngāti Rahiri) and Trent Berge (Te Atiawa, Ngāti Tama) talk about Glass Group, they don’t begin with products or profit. They start with people; the people who raised them, the kaimahi who’ve grown alongside them, and the community [...]
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Kevin Jones: Speedy Signs – A Whānau Legacy in Business For Kevin Jones, Director of Speedy Signs New Plymouth, stepping into businessownership was about taking charge of his future. After decades working forothers, Kevin realised he wanted more control over his working life. When thechance came to partner with his son Matt, already experienced in [...]
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Get your tickets now! https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/taranaki-tourism-summit-2025-shaping-the-future-of-tourism-tickets-1778883210569 The Taranaki Tourism Summit 2025, hosted by Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, in partnership with He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki, is a full-day event exploring the power and potential of tourism in Taranaki, demonstrating how the region can chart a course for prosperity and regeneration of people and place by taking a [...]
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Let’s Talk Tikanga with Dr Ruakere Hond is a new collaboration between He Toronga Pākihi ki Taranaki (Māori Business Network), the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce and Reo Kōrero. We’re excited about the six kaupapa. There’s a 75% RBP subsidy for eligible businesses, and you can attend online or in person at Toitū House, starting 15 September. Let’s Talk Tikanga is a six-part monthly online [...]
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Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of te reo as the first language of this land, a vital part of our national identity, and a living expression of culture and values. We are committed to supporting the revitalisation of te reo Māori and celebrating its place at [...]
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Thursday 16th October 6:30-8:30pmToi Foundation, 121 Gill St. $20 Do you want to make a difference in the world but wonder where to start? Feel overwhelmedby difficulties yet want something better for your kids? Is how we’re doing life really working?Ignite your own passion with an adventure from Taranaki papakāinga to Indigenous villages inMéxico in [...]
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Reset: Kaiārahi Mātua, founded in 2024 by Carla Moore, is built on a simple but often overlooked truth: parenting isn’t separate from work — it shapes how people show up, how they lead, and whether they choose to stay. Carla knows that when employers truly support working parents, everything changes: retention improves, performance lifts, and reputation grows. “Reset helps [...]
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Matariki Whakairo Meka Mauriri’s journey into Māori wood carving began unexpectedly. After leaving the Navy in 2019, unsure of his next step, he sought sunshine and new opportunities in Gisborne. A chance encounter with a friend led him to meet master carver of whakairo who would become his tutor and mentor and spark a passion [...]
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E Hoa Clothing: Bringing Designs to Life with Connection and Care For Natale business is about more than just merchandise—it’s about relationships, trust, and community. As the owner of E Hoa Clothing, Natale has built her business on the foundation of connection, ensuring her customers’ designs come to life with care and authenticity. Natale’s career [...]
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At the heart of Waitara sits Pure Bliss Beauty Spa, a sanctuary for wellness, connection, and transformation. Founded by Kate Beggs, a mother of four who pivoted from a dream of marine biology to a thriving beauty therapy career, the spa is now five years strong and intertwined with her kaupapa of care, whānau, and [...]
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Rodah and Te Kapotai share an intention that’s grounded in whakapapa, identity, and healing. They’re still learning, still growing — reclaiming their reo and deepening their mātauranga Māori. These foundations are shaping a long-term dream: a kaupapa Māori gym where rangatahi can show up as they are, through manaakitanga, and belonging, they can stand proud [...]
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Trent Sutton always had a knack for pulling things apart to see how they worked. As a kid growing up in Mangawhai, fixing broken VHS players wasn’t just a pastime—it was a sign of things to come. That curiosity eventually led him into the trades, but it was the path to starting his own business, [...]
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Nick Jones (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Rahiri) is the founder of Rewild Limited — a conservation innovation company based in Taranaki. With a degree in Industrial Design from Massey University and nearly 20 years as an Industrial Designer undertaking Research and Development, Nick has combined technical expertise with a deep connection to whenua to design tools [...]
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By Virginia Winder A gleaming metal caravan beside Destination Play at Kāwaroa has extended Proof + Stock’s coffee business – and the skills of 17-year-old Sapphire Katene. The shiny new addition belongs to Tane Morgan and Adrianna Greenhill, who, in 2017, transformed a Cutfield Rd garage into a hub for roasting beans and serving takeaway coffees. They now operate out of [...]
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By Virginia Winder A new cadet scheme for young Māori in Taranaki aims to help them find the career of their dreams, whatever it may be. The inaugural scheme, which includes eight young Māori working in a variety of ventures including construction, photography and scaffolding, began with consulting Māori business owners about their needs. “We [...]
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By Kelvin McDonald Taranaki’s Māori business network has received a major boost with the appointment of experienced chief executive and governance leader Hayden Wano (Taranaki, Te Atiawa, Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Awa) as its new chair. He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki’s announcement of Wano as governance leader, following his retirement last year as CEO of Tui [...]
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