The government recently announced a new, progressive procurement policy with a focus on Māori businesses. All government agencies are now required to have at least 5 percent of their total number of annual procurement contracts awarded to Māori businesses.
Presentation information from our hui on 2nd May is available here:
A hui held in Kerikeri today focuses on how Māori can influence Aotearoa’s current and future free trade negotiations with nations from around the world.
We are excited to announce that our final regional hui will be held this Saturday (1 May), at the Turner Centre in Kerikeri and live on Facebook.
On behalf of the responsible ministers, MBIE is currently seeking expressions of interest for a range of board positions.
Naumai mai haere mai to the Mānuka Charitable Trust – we’re excited to see this new kaupapa come to life which will support iwi, Māori industry and Government to work together to protect our Mānuka taonga globally.
It has been another interesting week with the change in alert levels, lets remain vigilant as we navigate through these challenging times of COVID-19.
As the world wrestles with the effects of COVID-19 and its impacts on Māori business and international supply chains, we have engaged two leading international trade analysts to assist us to map out the critical interests for Māori into free trade negotiations with Britain.
If you are exporting and experiencing challenges getting your products to international markets, the team at MFAT want to know immediately: Call 04 439 8000 or email enquiries@mfat.govt.nz.
Further kōrero with NZ Herald Local Focus about how the new upgrade to the free trade agreement between New Zealand and China will provide opportunities for Māori exporters and businesses.
Two new board appointments for Māori trade organisation, Te Taumata, will add increased diversity and experience, and in turn, help to deliver the best possible trade outcomes for Māori, says Chair Chris Karamea Insley.
E hika ma! Enrol now for the popular INDIGI-X virtual exchange for indigenous professionals!