Event Schedule

This forum provides space and opportunity to celebrate the innovation and ingenuity of Māori and Pasifika businesses and explore how the support of social enterprise in our communities can contribute to our indigenous social, economic, environmental, and cultural goals.

PaeRangi
Event Schedule

Ahi Kōmai

Māori voices to entertain, invigorate and inspire

September

28TH 2023

Life Central

25 NORMANBY RD, MT EDEN

Is an inspirational speaking event to open our forum and light the fire for the future of PaeRangi and the Māori & Pasifika Business Community. Network with PaeRangi participants, whilst you are entertained, invigorated, and inspired.

Doors open 6:30pm | Show 7:00pm – 10:00pm

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PaeRangi

Indigenous Social Enterprise Forum

September

29TH 2023

Life Central

25 NORMANBY RD, MT EDEN

The main event of PaeRangi, the forum, is inspired by the element of earth – grounding us and paying homage to what sustains and nurtures our development.

Doors open 8:00am | Forum 8:30am – 5:00pm

Masterclass

Masterclass sessions throughout the day will explore critical success factors for Māori & Pasifika Business growth and development.

  • > Our handpicked speakers will describe their personal journeys and their perspective for growing our Māori & Pasifika economy
  • > Couch kōrero will draw on experts to discuss critical success factors for the development of Māori & Pasifika businesses and the Māori & Pasifika economy
  • > Workshops will be hands-on opportunities to unpack the issues and challenges for new and growing Māori & Pasifika businesses and craft a blueprint for how we can work together to grow the Māori & Pasifika economy

Mākete Māori 

Māori Marketplace will run throughout our forum programme. A showcase of emerging indigenous talent, the Market will give you the chance to tangibly support local Māori businesses and the growth of the Māori economy.

Toi-Te-Huta | Nurturing Emerging

Toi-te-huta is our platform to nurture the growth of start up and micro enterprise. Inspired by the element of air, Toi-te-huta is the seed that is planted and nourished by the elements to breathe life back into our environment. We invite applicants to pitch for seed funding and a comprehensive package of wrap-around support to cultivate their business.

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Pātaka Kai

Exclusive Dinner

September

29TH 2023

Homeland

WYNYARD QUARTER, CBD

Drawing inspiration from the water that gives life to all, our closing dinner is at Peter Gordon’s Homeland Food Embassy on Tāmaki Makaurau’s stunning waterfront. This exclusive ticketed event will immerse you in a sensory experience of successful local suppliers and provide an opportunity to meet others who share your vision to progress Māori & Pasifika Business prosperity.

Arrival 6:00pm | Dinner 6:30pm – 10:00pm

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Toi-Te-Huta

Nurturing Emerging Enterprise

Applications open

18TH 2023

Pitch Presentation

29TH SEPTEMBER

Toi-te-huta is our platform to nurture the growth of Māori & Pasifika start up and micro enterprise. Inspired by the element of air, Toi-te-huta is the seed that is planted and nourished by the elements to breathe life back into our environment. We invite applicants to pitch for seed funding and a comprehensive package of wrap-around support to cultivate their business.

Speakers

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Ahi Kōmai

Francis

& Kaiora Tipene

TIPENE FUNERALS
‘THE CASKETEERS’

Hohepa

Thompson

THE HORI

Hanelle

Harris

AWARD WINNING
FILM MAKER

Misty

Rātima

FASHION DESIGNER
TO KOHU

David ‘Brown Buttabean’

Letele

LIFE COACH & FOUNDER
OF THE BBM PROGRAMME

Luke

Bird

CELEBRITY
SPEAKER/MC

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PaeRangi

Whitney

Nicholls-Potts

OWNER
KAPUTĪ STUDIO

Trina

Tamati

DIRECTOR
TŌNUI MĀORI ECONOMIC

Precious

Clark

DIRECTOR
MAUREA CONSULTING

Amber

Taylor

CEO
ARA JOURNEYS

Dr Bobby

Luke

SENIOR LECTURER
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY, WLGTN

Anzac

Tasker

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
DESIGNWORKS LTD

Thomas

Netana Wright

AO
Cacao

Latayvia

Tualasea-Tautai

PASIFIKA
ADVOCATE

Toa

Faneva

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ROHE 1)
TE PŪKENGA

Atawhai

Tibble

DIRECTOR
TE AO MĀORI CENSUS23

Materoa

Mar

DIRECTOR
MĀORI HEALTH

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Pātaka Kai

Peter

Gordon

WORLD-RENOWNED
NEW ZEALAND CHEF

Matai

Smith

TELEVISION
PRESENTER