Te Awe Wellington Māori Business Network

17/07/2026

Here is an incredible opportunity to connect with buyers who would love to meet you and your business.

We look forward to seeing you there.

09/07/2026

Ara mai te tau hou māori

Matariki mā Puanga 2026

Thousands have gathered at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point in Tāmaki Makaurau before dawn to celebrate the rise of Matariki and welcome the Māori New Year.

09/07/2026

Matariki Haerenga Waka

A time to remember, reflect and prepare for the year ahead.

We hope you received our latest communication about our evolving memberships, this we hope will be a great way for us to better serve you all as our members.

Take good care out there and spare a thought for whānaunga in Kaikoura and Wairoa who have/are being battered by the elements.

Check out these incredible events hosted by Wellington City Council.

01/07/2026

Tapuwae Roa is an incredible showcase of māori led starts and world changing ideas.

To our whānau in Te Whanganui a Tara please consider applying for this incubator programme in 2026.

We wish this year's applicants all the best in tomorrow night's showcase event.

Mean mahi!

01/07/2026

Congratulations Vicky, representing Te Upoko o Te Ika powerfully with the Federation of Maori Authorities

Vicky Hollywell • Te Upoko o Te Ika Representative
Ruia Te Pākerekere Kahikatea | FOMA Māori Leadership Programme
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Vicki has worked with the Trusts since 2007, building extensive experience across a range of roles. She is General Manager of Hīkoikoi Management Limited, leading operations and providing strategic direction on behalf of Wellington Tenths Trust and Palmerston North Māori Trust. Her role includes oversight of commercial activities and cultural assets such as Te Wharewaka o Pōneke, Te Raukura.

She manages an asset base of approximately $270 million across both ahu whenua trusts, ensuring sustainable returns that support long-term outcomes. Her work is grounded in the quadruple bottom line — social, cultural, environmental, and economic wellbeing.

Vicki is committed to delivering value for her iwi and whānau, while ensuring mana whenua history and significance are recognised. She is married to Roger and a proud mother of three sons. Outside work, she enjoys Cuban dancing, hockey, supporting her tamariki, and spending time at her Wairarapa olive grove.

We are proud to welcome Vicky to Ruia Te Pākerekere, FOMA’s Māori leadership programme designed to recognise, activate, and grow leadership within Aotearoa’s Māori Economy.

See more about the programme at: https://foma.org.nz/ruia-te-pakerekere-kahikatea/

27/06/2026

"Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai."
Nurture the seed and it will blossom.

As Te Taiohitoa o Te Awe comes to a close, we celebrate the growth, resilience and leadership we've witnessed throughout this journey.

To our incredible rangatahi, congratulations on your graduation. Watching you step into your confidence, support one another and embrace every opportunity has been a privilege. We are so proud of everything you've achieved and look forward to seeing where your journey takes you next.

A huge mihi to our mentors, kaiako, guest speakers, organisers and everyone who gave their time, wisdom and aroha throughout the wānanga. Thank you for nurturing our rangatahi, believing in them, and creating a space where they could grow into the leaders they are becoming.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. Mauri ora. ❤️🖤