Doubling the value of exports in 10 years
April 11, 2024
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Making trade a reality for Māori
August 4, 2023
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Rubber meets the road at Regional Trade Hui
July 27, 2023
The talking is done, the negotiations are done, the European and United Kingdom Free Trade Agreements have been signed…but now the hard mahi really begins. That was the overwhelming message across yesterday’s Te Taumata Regional Trade Hui at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Marae in Tāmaki Makaurau. Attended by Māori businesses, global ambassadors, Government representatives and dozens
Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono invites health and beauty entrepreneurs to explore Indonesia
July 25, 2023
Kia ora koutou, Following the huge success of the recent delegation of F&B leaders and entrepreneurs to Southeast Asia last month, we are excited to share yet another incredible opportunity for young Kiwi health and beauty entrepreneurs and business leaders. The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is offering up to ten young leaders the chance to visit Indonesia in a week-long
Te Taumata Regional Māori Trade Hui Programme
July 22, 2023
We are just days away from heading to Tāmaki Makaurau for our highly anticipated Regional Māori Trade Hui at Ōrākei Marae next Wednesday, 26 July. By bringing together Māori businesses, indigenous leaders, Ministers, and government officials, we can assure you that this hui promises diverse and robust kōrero that will lead to tangible outcomes, both nationally
Innovation and Technology an enabler of Māori Global Trade
July 12, 2023
Te Taumata is proud to develop a range important kaupapa to help support the growth and success of Māori export businesses and, as a result, greater outcomes for whānau and hāpori across Aotearoa. Our latest development, in partnership with Callaghan Innovation, is an innovation and technology plan. Technology and innovation is a critical enabler of
NZ-EU FTA unlocks new opportunities for Māori exporters
July 11, 2023
Kia whakairia te tapu, kia wātea ai te ara! The announcement overnight that the NZ/EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been signed will be celebrated by Māori businesses and whānau across Aotearoa, says Te Taumata chair, Chris Karamea Insley. When it comes into effect (expected in the first half of 2024) the NZ/EU FTA unlocks a
Save the date: Te Taumata Māori Regional Trade Hui in Tāmaki Makaurau
July 6, 2023
Less than a few weeks away, we will be heading to Tāmaki Makaurau for this year’s Regional Māori Trade Hui, to be held at Ōrākei Marae on Wednesday, 26 July. Te Taumata has spent much of the last two years focused on planning for new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with large market blocks of the
Te Taumata set to present at NZ/EU FTA hui with EU Parliament
June 27, 2023
Te Taumata is set to hit one of the world’s biggest stages this evening (NZ time), presenting the organisation’s latest discussion paper to the European Parliament, highlighting the benefits for Māori in the new NZ/EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). You can check out the livestream of the presentation at 6pm this evening. Te Taumata has been relentless
Wāhine Toa join Te Taumata Board of Directors
June 19, 2023
Te Taumata is delighted to announce the appointment of two remarkable wāhine toa Māori, Teresa Tepania-Ashton and Naomi Manu, to our Board of Directors. Teresa and Naomi are passionate about Māori development and recognise the vital role international trade plays. With their impressive skills, experience, and extensive networks, they will greatly contribute to the mission of
UK’s accession to CPTPP poised to create significant market opportunities for Māori exporters
June 1, 2023
Te Taumata welcomes and supports the United Kingdom’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – one of the world’s largest free trade agreements (FTA). Recognising the significance of international trade for the Māori economy, Te Taumata sees the UK’s participation as a catalyst for substantial market opportunities for Māori exporters.
Māori demand inclusive approach in New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme
May 30, 2023
A recent opinion piece, titled “Māori Climate Heating Up Over Emissions Trading Scheme,” by Te Aupōuri Operations Manager, Penetaui Kleskovicm, raises significant concerns around the New Zealand ETS and its impact on Māori communities. Kleskovic highlights five key points that shed light on crucial issues. Kleskovic’s article shines a spotlight on the critical issues surrounding