Tapuwae Roa has announced today the return of the highly anticipated Rakahinonga Roadshow, with a new series of regional one-day wānanga to be delivered this November.
Designed for aspiring Māori entrepreneurs, the Roadshow will feature five wānanga: four in-person events in Ōtautahi, Tūranganui a Kiwa (Gisborne), Taranaki, Porirua, and an online session to conclude the series.
“Since launching our first Roadshow last year, we have received multiple tono to extend the wānanga to more rohe throughout Aotearoa,” says Te Pūoho Kātene. Chief Executive of Tapuwae Roa.
“We’re excited to bring the Roadshow to Porirua, Ōtautahi, and Te Tai Hauāuru for the first time and reconnect with our whanaunga in Gisborne.”
Delivered by Saara Tawha, the wānanga will cover the fundamentals of starting a business, equipping participants with essential skills, tools, and insights to help them bring their entrepreneurial aspirations to life.
Building on the success of earlier initiatives such as the Tupu Accelerator, the Rakahinonga Roadshow continues to support Tapuwae Roa’s Ōhanga (Economic Emancipation) workstream.
“Growing Māori entrepreneurs is one of our key focus areas within our mahi at Tapuwae Roa,” says Kātene.
“By providing targeted support to our aspiring rakahinonga in their rohe, we aim to break down barriers Māori face when starting new pakihi in order to help strengthen economic resilience within hāpori Māori.”
The Roadshow is partnering with local Māori businesses, iwi and pakihi networks to host the wānanga, including Māui Studios in Christchurch, Tāiki E! in Gisborne, Ngāti Toa Rangatira in Wellington, and He Toronga Pakihi Ki Taranaki in New Plymouth.
“These partnerships are central to the kaupapa, as they not only support and uplift pakihi Māori in the regions but also showcase what success looks like to those attending,” says Kātene.
Places are limited. For more information or to register, visit: www.tapuwaeroa.org/rakahinonga
