Ngahere Talks

We had a short but sweet kōrero with Ruby of Ako NZ, a brand based in Whangārei specialising in kakahu for pēpi, comfortable clothing for babies that incorporate te reo Māori Ruby talks about normalising te reo Māori in the home with their Milestone Blanket and how they interact with their community. https://akonz.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/akonz__/

Based in Kaikohe, Te Tai Tokerau, My Taiao specialise in Reo and Mātauranga Māori inspired clothing. Konei general manager Ra, sat down with 1/2 of the brand - Tamati Rakena, to kōrero. They speak on the brands beginnings when taiao began coming back to life as an effect of the Covid lockdowns, and how they incorporate matauranga Māori into their kakahu, by drawing inspiration from the lifestyle of many Māori who live by the sea and bush https://www.mytaiao.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/mytaiao/

Soil & Sand clothing is a business based in Te Tai Tokerau specialising in Māori infused designs incorporated in their kākahu. Our GM Ra sat down with Stephen, one half of the brand and discussed their journey from as a screen printing company to the launch of their apparel and inspiring Māori rangatahi and their artistic abilities. https://soilandsand.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/soilandsand_clothing/

Tuhi Stationery has been in the game for 5 years, selling bilingual Te Reo Māori and Samoan educational resources. On EP 5 of Konei Kōrero at Te Matatini, we chat with co-founder, Geneva on her journey so far, what a move to a different country means for her pakihi and what the future holds for Tuhi Stationery.

What do you do when faced with life threatening environmental challenges in your rohe, while a bucket list opportunity awaits you on the other side? That's what we discuss with Ash - co-founder of Nōku Clothing in EP 4 of Konei Kōrero, right from the rainy stall fronts of Te Matatini.

For the 3rd instalment of our Konei Kōrero on day 3 of Te Matatini, we sat down with Awhina, the founder of Whatu Creative. We discuss the challenges and successes of running a start up, as well as the topic of sharing our toi Māori. Is it a yay or nay? Listen on to find out! You can catch us at @konei.nz and Awhina at @whatucreative or www.whatucreative.com

On day 2 of Te Matatini and EP 2 of Konei Kōrero, we sat down with Terina, founder of Poi Yeah! We discuss all things Māori, including what it means to have Te Matatini in your rohe (home ground) and how her pakihi (business) came about. "We can make it happen, kei te pai. Let's move forward!"

In this Konei Kōrero, we bring you a special series right from the marketplace of Te Matatini 2023! Manawa Udy sits down with Liz Liddle - founder of First Nations Gifts, the first Aboriginal owned online marketplace and Mwerre, cold-press artisan soap and bath products. Of course, we discuss business, Indigenous entrepreneurship and the learning opportunities available across the ditch.

With Laura Cibilich and Ray Mckay from Run Design Agency, and Antz from Faiground Accounting. Run and Fairground have both been running for 10 years, and as founders and leaders of their business Laura, ray and Antz share how they use values to guide them, the challenges of leading a team and a vision, we talk heaps about money, mindset and hauora (wellbeing) as you go through the journey of business, and then what it's like to plan and find the $$ for the growth of your business. Loaded with value! This episode is part of the Tukua programme - www.tukuawhanau.nz - and will be released as part of an online business course designed for Maori and Pasifika entrepreneurs at all stages of their business journey. Full course coming in Summer 2023 to tukua.community (pop that in your URL)

Back in June we held our Māori Business Wānanga alongside our Top 50 Māori Products Retail Gallery in celebration of Matariki 2022 ✨ Our jammed pack panel features Hohepa of @thehori, Aroha of @maimoa.creative and Jonique of @waiapuroad. Get ready to hear the good, the bad and the beautiful stories behind a few of our most loved Aotearoa brands 🌿♥️ Bought to you by BuildNative with Shopify

It's awesome to have the bro Travis O'Keefe back for another episode on Ngahere Talks were we kōrero about all things Ecommerce! A couple of years ago, pre covid and pre ecommerce booming in Aotearoa, we sat down and had a chat about Ecommerce and The Ecommerce Epiphany. E-commerce has been around for years, and mannnny people have used e-commerce - or the selling of items or services via the internet - to make a living, or even a fortune. I met online via Zoom with probably the most passionate e-commerce guru in Aotearoa to learn from him what he knows about this. Meet everyones favourite Māori, Indigenous, Entrepreneur Travis O'Keefe, serial entrepreneur!

Ra in co-founder of Ika Bowl, and a shinning light of inspiration and success for Polynesian entrepreneurship. But what looked like a huge success, all came tumbling down. And Ika Bowl closed its doors forever in the start of 2022. In this raw and emotional Kōrero about facing up the failure, Ra shared his journey from childhood to where we is today, and hows he's navigating his way through one of life's toughest challenges. We hope you enjoy this Ngahere Talks episode.

WHAKATAU - to make a decision, to settle something within yourself. Whakatau is a short series that explores the experience of Māori in Aotearoa during the global pandemic, and ultimately the decision of whether or not to vaccinate their tamariki (children) against the virus. In this episode Manawa chats with single father of 3, Bodie Friend of Ngati Pukenga, Tapuika, Waikato, Ngati Apakura and Ngati Hikairo. Living in a multigenerational household, and with a Māmā who is a nurse, Bodie and his whānau were able to confidently navigate the vaxx programme, where all whanau members are now vaccinated, including all three taiohi and tamariki. Bodie is a deep thinker and we chat about the effects of social media, the mandates, the protests and misinformation through this time of the covid vaxx - and the effects that has had on whanau. And touch also on if vaccination is just another Pākeha concept being forced onto our people. Fuuuu. For Māori it can be difficult to trust the government and its western systems, they have not favoured our people and are seen as the key driver to upholding the colonial oppression of indigenous people. What may seem straightforward and 'scientific' to some is seen as a lie and a trap to others. But we have all faced some tough decisions in the past few years, to come to a point of calm and strength (to whakatau oneself) on the vaccination is tricky for many, so we're here to talk about it.

WHAKATAU - to make a decision, to settle something within yourself. Whakatau is a short series that explores the experience of Māori in Aotearoa during the global pandemic, and ultimately the decision of whether or not to vaccinate their tamariki (children) against the virus. This episode features Tyson Sharland from Te Papaioea and Te Ataakura Pewhairangi (Kui) of Ngāti Porou. Together they have three tamariki growing up in the kohanga reo and kura kaupapa movement at Hoani Waititi. Tys & Kui share how kōrero, wānanga and whanaungatanga, their connection to a community, helps them make the decisions they need to make. They share how they have normalised the vaccination kōrero with their tamariki, and how to always consider the collective good of the whole community when making big decisions.

WHAKATAU - to make a decision, to settle something within yourself. Whakatau is a short series that explores the experience of Māori in Aotearoa during the global pandemic, and ultimately the decision of whether or not to vaccinate their tamariki (children) against the virus. This episode features Dan and Michelle Walker of Ngāti Ruanui and Ngāruahine, who have three tamariki aged between 5-11yrs. They share about their journey through COVID, but also their fight against an aggressive cancer in their oldest child at the same time. They share how strong communication ensures their whānau remain healthy and loved through the ups and downs, and how they allowed their tamariki to decide for themselves what they wanted to do. - Episode 2 comes out on Fri 22 July - For Māori it can be difficult to trust the government and its western systems, they have not favoured our people and are seen as the key driver to upholding the colonial oppression of indigenous people. What may seem straightforward and 'scientific' to some is seen as a lie and a trap to others. But we have all faced some tough decisions in the past few years, to come to a point of calm and strength (to whakatau oneself) on the vaccination is tricky for many, so we're here to talk about it. www.whakatau.nz

Ka Tū Maia - Ep04 - Titiro ki Tua Look to the future. Amber Taylor of Ara Journeys is back and Ray Cocker of GameTan joins Manawa in the fourth and final episode of Ka Tū Maia. This korero is all about being future focussed, defining what success looks like for you, finding inspiration and motivation and the grit and determination needed to lead yourself and other through to the future you dream of. Featuring an appearance by Jerome from SAYE. Ka Tū Maia is a podcast series for those who want to create a better future, featuring real stories from some of South Auckland's most innovative community change-makers. Listen in as they share the highs and lows, the passion and the persistence, the mighty wins and the epic fails. It’s a real and raw kōrero that will leave you inspired and equipped to take the next step in your purpose-driven journey. Ka tū māia - be brave!

Like the tide, this journey ebbs and flows.. Tara Moala of Rakau Tautoko and Keu Iorangi from the Manurewa High School Makerspace join Manawa in the third episode of Ka Tū Maia. Take a journey through the ups and downs, the ebbs and flows of building a community change initiative and becoming a brave future maker. The crew get real and raw about sacrifice, failure, humility, consistency, learning through it all and celebrating the wins along the way. This journey isn’t for the faint hearted, it’s for the brave. Ka Tū Maia is a podcast series for those who want to create a better future, featuring real stories from some of South Auckland's most innovative community change-makers. Listen in as they share the highs and lows, the passion and the persistence, the mighty wins and the epic fails. It’s a real and raw kōrero that will leave you inspired and equipped to take the next step in your purpose-driven journey. Ka tū māia - be brave!

Stuff the stereotypes, know and be who you are. Amber Taylor of Ara Journeys and Jerome Tairi of SAYE join Manawa in the second episode of Ka Tū Maia, where they break down the challenges of living in a world that is often stacked against you, where stereotypes, ideals and harsh expectations will try to hold you back. Learn how to be confident and comfortable in any room you find yourself in… this episode gets deep! Featuring an appearance by Kelly the Whenua Warrior. Ka Tū Maia is a podcast series for those who want to create a better future, featuring real stories from some of South Auckland's most innovative community change-makers. Listen in as they share the highs and lows, the passion and the persistence, the mighty wins and the epic fails. It’s a real and raw kōrero that will leave you inspired and equipped to take the next step in your purpose-driven journey. Ka tū māia - be brave!

Your relationships and the people around you, are the key to your success. Kelly Francis aka Whenua Warrior, and Tuputau Lelaulu of Mau Studio join Manawa for the first episode of Ka Tū Maia, where they share their experiences and advice about investing into the people around you, allowing the community you are serving to take the lead, collaboration, accessing mentors and experts and more. Featuring appearances by Te Rangi of Community Builders Trust NZ and Jerome Tairi of SAYE. Ka Tū Māia is a podcast series for those who want to create a better future, featuring real stories from some of South Auckland's most innovative community change-makers. Listen in as they share the highs and lows, the passion and the persistence, the mighty wins and the epic fails. It’s a real and raw kōrero that will leave you inspired and equipped to take the next step in your purpose-driven journey. Ka Tū Māia - be brave!

Business isn't just about profit... well it doesn't need to be! Aroha Tamihana founded Maimoa Creative to empower people on their Te Reo Māori journey and has built a successful business doing it, but it's the values that really drives her. Manawa founded Ngahere, and all of its branches, from the desire to see our Māori and Pasifika people thrive in our creative, innovative, entrepreneurial potential. In this kōrero you'll hear about what makes a values-based business, how to stick to those values, and how to drive and build the growth of both the mission and it's profits through the power of content (social media) marketing. You're going to love this one!