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Te Puna Umanga
Te Puna Umanga
Pipiri 2011
Photo: Rob Tucker
Parinīnihi ki Waitōtara
Waitōtara ki Taipakē
RWC2011 Business Club needs you Maori Trustee
The Rugby World Cup is less
than100 days away. Make sure your
business is ready.
The NZ2011 Business Club aims to
make businesses connections and
showcase the real New Zealand.
The Club offers the chance to host
international business people on
anything from a BBQ or round of
golf to a walk on the mountain or
back country hunting trip.
critical that hosting events offer
authentic experiences.”
In the coming weeks a number of
briefings for businesses will be
held throughout the region, and
specific nationwide business-ready
programmes will be launched,
including a free first-impressions
training module.
“The Business Club is about building relationships with a like-minded international businesspeople,”
says Venture Taranaki’s Michelle
Jordan.
“Given that 44 percent of international visitors are coming to New
Zealand for the first time, first
impressions will be critical. Being
prepared will help your business,
the region and the whole country
look good.” says Michelle.
“It’s about getting business relationships out of the boardroom
and into real New Zealand, and it’s
To join the Business Club, contact
Michelle on 06 759 5167 or
michelle@venture.org.nz.
Maori Trustee appointment good news for
Taranaki Maori economy
Venture Taranaki extends its
congratualations to Parininihi ki
Waitotara Chair Jamie Tuuta on
his appointment as the new Maori
Trustee.
2008 found that the Maori in
Taranaki contribute around $459
million every year to regional
GDP and have the potential to
contribute much more.
The 5-year appointment, starting
on 19 August 2011, will have a
critical role in building the Maori
economy, which has particular
relevance to Taranaki.
“Having such a strong Taranaki
connection to this very significant
position will create connections and
new opportunities that will help
Taranaki Maori to fulfill its potential,”
said Venture Tarnaaki Partnerships
Manager Amokura Panoho.
A report released by Venture
Taranaki and Tui Ora in August
Governance
Training
Venture Taranaki will be hosting
a workshop for Maori Trustee
Governance Training in early
July.
While specific details around
the date, price structure, location
and content are still to be
finalised, now is the opportunity
to register your interest to ensure
that the event meets the specific
needs of the trustees attending.
The training will be delivered
by Tony and Rona Buckley of
Challenge Training. The
workshop will be registered
under the NZTE Capability
Development Training
scheme, and any Maori Trust
or incorporation under the Te
Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993, or
similar organisation managing
Maori assets under multiple
ownership, may be eligible for
voucher funding.
The workshop will be for trustees
and anyone in a management
role within an eligible trust.
For more information on the
workshop or the voucher
scheme, contact Jenn Paterson
on 06 759 5166 or
jenn@venture.org.nz.
Venture Taranaki | Tel: 06 759 5150
Email: info@venture.org.nz | www.taranaki.info
Chamber support for Maori Business Network
Maori Business Network, He
Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki, is
pleased to announce the support
of the Taranaki Chamber of
Commerce through providing free
membership to the Network.
“As a result, members of He
Toronga Pakihi can attend any of
the varied events and forums held
by the Chamber throughout the
year, and through that engagement
potentially see the value for their
individual business to become
members of the Chamber in their
own right,” states Maori Business
Network convenor Anna Davis.
“We have attended a number of the
events that have been held by He
Toronga Pakihi and by providing
the Network’s members with
the opportunity to interact more
with the Chamber’s members,
we are able to assist the overall
benefit in being part of the wider
Taranaki business community,”
the Chamber’s Regional Manager
Judith Gilmore said.
For more information contact Anna
Davis, 06 758 8618, Chamber
membership manager Bob
Anderson on 06 759 9080 or visit
www.taranakichamber.co.nz
Less than 100 days to go until kickoff!
To mark 100 days until the Rugby
World Cup kicks off in Taranaki
on 1 June, details were released
on the region’s official Fanzone.
The Fanzone will be located in the
Puke Ariki foyer and patio area and
will be free to enter, with food and
drink available through Arborio.
Games, including finals, will be
shown on two large screens, and
the Fanzone will be open from
two hours before matches to an
hour after. Locals and visitors are
encouraged to come to have a meal
and hang out before heading into
town. A full schedule of games,
entertainment and opening times
will be available in August.
New Hawera business venture launched
Venture Taranaki welcomes the
establishment of a new Maori
business in South Taranaki.
E nga iwi o te motu, koutou
nga kanohi ora o ratou ma kua
wheturangitia, tena koutou katoa.
A unique event is being hosted
by GNS Science in Wellington
later this month that blends
Matauranga Maori and Western
Science.
Called Unlock a Moment in
Time, the event showcases the
collaboration of micro tourism leaders and scinetists who
are working together to utilise
matauranga Maori to explain the
world and its origins.
You are invited to a performance
and presentation symposium
proudly supported by GNS
Science. The event is being held
at Te Papa Tongarewa on Friday
10 June. Admission is free, and
two sessions are offered at 10am
and 1pm.
To learn more contact Diane
Bradshaw on (07) 37 61450
D.Bradshaw@gns.cri.nz.
Nga hui a mua ake nei
Bonita Bingham, also a South
Taranaki District Councillor felt it
was time to make the move into her
own business after being involved
in supporting Hawaiian Group
Kolohe Kai’s New Zealand tour.
Taniko Communications will focus
on cross-cultural consultancy,
facilitation and public relations and
this was showcased at the recent
opening held in Hawera. Former
Mayor Mary Bourke opened
proceedings congratulating
Bonita’s endeavours as she
welcomed guests including Mayor
Ross Dunlop, MP Chester Borrows
and local kaumatua.
Unlock a Moment
in Time
Anna Davis, convenor HTP, Bonita
Bingham, Michael Self at the launch.
“Bonita is keen to network with
existing Maori businesses within
South Taranaki to support the
Maori Business Network He
Toronga Pakihi and we look
forward to another network event
being held there in the future,” said
Amokura Panoho, Venture Taranaki
Partnerships Manager.
Taranaki International Arts
Festival
The Arts Festival returns to liven
up the Taranaki winter from 4-22
August, with a range of events to
be revealed in June.
www.artsfest.co.nz
Venture Taranaki | Tel: 06 759 5150
Email: info@venture.org.nz | www.taranaki.info