Waipareira CEO John Tamihere and CE of Whārriki Business Network Trina Tamati.
A ground-breaking first was signed between Whānau Ora Tāmaki collective, Te Pae Herenga o Tāmaki and Māori business network, Whāriki to improve the Māori Auckland economy.
Te Pae Herenga’s lead partner, Te Whānau o Waipareira CEO, John Tamihere is pleased that within two months these two entities have a common
goal, to make life easier for whānau.
“To now have in-depth access into the Tāmaki Māori business sector is invaluable for us as a collective because we will accelerate our vision to improving this economy. Whāriki have the same business nouse as we do, the same intent that we do and now we have shared resources and networks to promote, accelerate and fund initiatives that facilitate the development of Māori economic success,” Tamihere said.
The partnership agreement signed by Te Pae Herenga and Whāriki provides the opportunity to advance the development of Māori economic success and provide a platform for Māori entrepreneurial excellence; enabling Māori to flourish as Māori and realise their potential with mana.
Whāriki is the largest Māori business network in Aotearoa, weaving together Māori business owners and Māori professionals working amongst some of the most exciting corporates in the country.
