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He Moana Pukepuke: Navigating the Challenges, Staying the Course

He Moana Pukepuke: Navigating the Challenges, Staying the Course

April 16th 2025 This year, I was honoured to be named Inspiring Woman 2025 by World Commerce & Contracting. I’m incredibly grateful — not just for the award, but for what it represents: that this kaupapa, this Read more

Why Social Procurement is Often Driven by Champions Outside Procurement

Why Social Procurement is Often Driven by Champions Outside Procurement

March 5th 2025 In our experience, social procurement—the practice of leveraging procurement to drive positive social outcomes—is often instigated by people who aren’t in procurement. Don’t get us wrong; the Read more

Maximising Outcomes in Major Infrastructure Projects: A Strategic Approach

Maximising Outcomes in Major Infrastructure Projects: A Strategic Approach

February 19th 2025 Large-scale infrastructure projects such as new motorways, housing developments, public transport systems, and other construction initiatives often represent the cornerstone of significant investment Read more

Bridging the Gap: AI Meets Te Ao Māori

Bridging the Gap: AI Meets Te Ao Māori

February 5th 2025 In a rapidly evolving digital world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven technologies are reshaping industries. But how do these innovations intersect with Te Ao Māori? Can AI, often seen Read more

Business as a vehicle for things that matter

Business as a vehicle for things that matter

December 4th 2024 For many of our friends and whānau, running a business isn’t about chasing world domination or maximising profit at all costs. Instead, it’s about creating a life that feels balanced and Read more

Undermining Progress: The Government's Retreat on Māori Procurement

Undermining Progress: The Government's Retreat on Māori Procurement

September 23rd 2024 Change in Priorities The government’s recent announcement to remove the progressive procurement targets signals a clear retreat from the focus on Māori business. It’s more than just a policy cha Read more

Learnings and insights as practitioners 2024

Learnings and insights as practitioners 2024

July 26th 2024 As Māori supplier diversity practitioners and specialists, we have unique observations and insights of the impacts of the practice as well as the nuances of Māori businesses. These insights have be Read more

5 small ways to support supplier diversity

5 small ways to support supplier diversity

July 9th 2024 The goal of supplier diversity is to have more money being spent with Māori and Pasifika businesses. Naturally, the biggest thing organisations can do for supplier diversity is to increase their spe Read more

'Evolution', termed to serve some, not all.

'Evolution', termed to serve some, not all.

April 24th 2024 Written by Mauriora Kaihau Read more

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