Māori enterprise has the power to ignite local economies in an inclusive and sustainable way; Māori or non-Māori, there is much to be learnt from the application of a Te Ao Māori approach to business, now more than ever.

How can we support Māori enterprise as a region, and what value can we expect to see as a result?

Join us for our Taranaki 2050 in Conversation event 'The future of M`āori economic development and enterprise in Taranaki'.

With the Māori economy in New Zealand growing steadily by over 5% per annum, the future for entrepreneurial Māori in our region is an exciting one. But, what do we actually mean by Māori enterprise? What is Māori entrepreneurship and innovation, and how is this different to non-Māori constructs of enterprise and entrepreneurship? How can we, and why should we, support Māori enterprise as a region? These questions and more will be investigated.

Panellists for the evening’s discussion:

Facilitator: Joshua Hitchcock, Te Atiawa and Te Puna Umanga

Panellists:

• Emere Wano, Te Aranga o Taranaki
• Aisha Campbell, Spotswood College
• Jai Huta, Game Changer
• Te Waka McLeod, Ka Uruora

This is a very special edition of Taranaki 2050 in Conversation and is part of the He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki Puanga Pakihi Māori Business Mini Expo.

The Expo will be held from 12pm-8pm at the Novotel Ngāmotu, and is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the achievements of our Māori businesses at this time of Puanga. The Expo will include guest speakers, businesses showcasing their mahi, and of course, the Taranaki 2050 in Conversation panel discussion.

Register here for the Expo: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/puanga-pakihi-maori-business-mini-expo-tickets-366382408647

Please note if you would like to attend both events you will need to register for each event separately.

Health and safety

If you have any cold or flu symptoms please stay at home.

Change of plans?

If you are no longer able to attend this event, please let us know and update your registration as spaces are limited for each event.

Tapuae Roa and Taranaki 2050

Tapuae Roa and Taranaki 2050, are the guiding strategic documents for Taranaki.

They outline a path to turn the region’s challenges into opportunities to create a resilient and prosperous future for generations to come.