Maania Tealei Photography

A strong desire to reconnect whānau to their roots and foster a sense of pride in Māori history and culture, is at the heart of Maania Tealei’s small Timaru-based photography business.
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Tinana Ora – Harakeke Village

Heylie Palahame is encouraging wāhine to lead healthy lifestyles and to tackle that in a holistic way, looking at everything from physical health to mental, emotional, social and spiritual health while encouraging a connection back to te ao Māori.
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A Slice of Poutini

A Slice of Poutini Ltd, is about much more than just carving. It’s about a common desire for a space of connection and creativity, a place to get in touch with nature and with other artists and carvers in the community the business is based.
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Kōtiro & Co

When Lariah Rangitoheriri couldn’t find any te reo Māori decorations for her baby shower, she decided to set up her own whānau-based company Kōtiro & Co Party Hire and Design.
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Rangatahi Creative

With the help of RUIA funding from Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, Luke Siaki founder of Rangatahi Creative has created a hub and a safe space for a dozen rangatahi to learn new skills and gain the confidence required to reach their full potential.
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Manaakitanga Funeral Services

Betsy Williams designed Manaakitanga Funerals to provide tikanga and values based, affordable funeral services to whānau across the Waitaha region.
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Kōanga Kai – Te Āwhina Marae

Māra kai is not simply about growing a garden. For Una Stephens, of Te Āwhina Marae in Motueka, it’s about so much more, it’s about reconnection to the whenua, nourishing whānau and reigniting Mātauranga Māori me ona tikanga.
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Te Toka Tū o Waitaha Māori Rugby League

Since starting in 2016, the Pacific Rugby League Series has gained momentum, establishing itself as the perfect platform to bring Pasifika families together and late last year, Te Toka Tū o Waitaha re-established a Māori presence in the tournament.
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Tamāhine Boutique

Created as a primarily online and market outlet, Tamāhine Boutique is a way for Autumn Hemi-Dehar to to reconnect with her own cultural roots and show her daughter how important it is to be proud of her Māori heritage.
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Te Waka Taiohi o Tahu

As the rangatahi arm of Te Waka Pounamu Outrigger Canoe Club, Te Waka Taiohi o Tahu gives rangatahi the opportunity to connect with their culture through sport.  
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