Creators, Innovators and Entrepreneurs of Manukau. STARTING 3 FEB - Season Two: Made of Manukau Stories of South Auckland's emerging brands, and the entrepreneurs behind them. Season One: Random Chats available now.
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
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!
Q&A on Creative Hustle, how to get over creative blocks and find inspiration, getting your hustle going, beating perfectionism and pricing for the value of what your creativity brings to the table. Lessgooo!
Q&A on business, keys to starting, growing and sustaining a business, a bit about what's behind Ngahere, and why we roll in South Auckland.
This week on Ngahere Talks Manawa Udy is joined with Hepa Te Moana aka. Bestsiiide. In this episode, Hepa touches on how his childhood and upbringing set him up with confidence in ‘foreign spaces' later on in life. Enjoy!
This weeks Ngahere Talks episode features the amazing wāhine and very good friend of Manawa's, Nyrene Crowley
This weeks episode we have the beautiful Nikki Penetito-Hemara join in on a kōrero with our host Manawa. Nikki is South Auckland born and bread #RewaHard. She's the Director of Kori Colalb, a business focusing on "Māori ways of understanding and interpreting the world." In this episode Nikki and Manawa have a mean chat about their upbringing as wāhine Māori, seeing barriers and stereotypes that were put on them that can turn into frustration and their journey of finding their space within everything. Hope you enjoy this kōrero.
Hosted by Manawa Udy in Poneke, Wellington at Karaka Cafe. We're joined with Pera Barrett who is a father of two, the Founder & CEO of his charity 'Shoe Box Christmas' and a Digital Product owner at BNZ. We get to talking about Pera's journey of imposter syndrome during his years of learning Te Reo Māori. We had a kōrero about prioritising things in your life that make you happy and preserving your mental health. And of course, we go into depth about the awesome mahi he's been doing for Shoe Box Christmas. Have a listen! We hope you enjoy this kōrero with Pera.
Manawa & Mel link up with Josh Faraimo and Jarome Cavubati, Founders of Kwotimation. "Kwotimation provides software that empowers tilers to automate the pricing process and provide tailored prices to prospective customers." This episode talks about the heart, soul and bones of being an entrepreneur and the struggles of starting a business as Māori and Pasifica people during the early stages of entrepreneurship. They also talk a little bit about being in business with your best mate and breaking the idea of not being able to work with your whānau. Enjoy!
Welcome to Konei Kōrero - the podcast series dedicated to boosting Aotearoa Brands
Budget 2021 just came out! Minister Hon Peeni Henare & Arena Williams from the Labour Party give us a break down on what the budget is & how it affects our area.
Manawa and Mel sit down to korero with Peter Tynan, CEO of Foundation North. Foundation North is the largest philanthropic (kinda like charitable) funder in Aotearoa, and was setup after the sale of the ABS bank back in 1988. The multiple millions of dollars it generates every year goes into funding initiatives in Auckland and Northland. Peter grew up in South Auckland and has had multiple executive and leadership roles, we chat with him about the Foundation, how it's honouring the treaty, how it's investing into South Auckland, and get some of his tips of leadership for impact. Enjoy!
Welcome to Konei Kōrero - the podcast series dedicated to boosting Aotearoa Brands. In Episode one, Manawa and Mel chat with Kim Hill, the business strategist, coach and mentor that every Maori business owner gets referred to when they need support. For over 20years Kim has walked entrepreneurs through their challenges and their achievements, and with specialties in marketing, communication, branding, structure, business management and the evolution of opportunities, Kim is a rich resource. Along with some of Kim's story, we go through the practicalities of turning your idea into a business from startup through to growth, and chat about the way's Māori are thriving in business, and our unique value proposition to the world! Find out more about Kim at www.stratigi.com And leave a comment below!
Manawa sits down with Green Party Co-Leader Marama Davidson during her 2020 Election Campaign, to learn more about the Manurewa local and the lessons she has learned so far in life. A strong theme throughout the kōrero is about the power of Wāhine, Indigenous Women, and our ability to fix the worlds toughest challenges. Enjoy x
Manawa sits down with Rt Hon Winston Peters during his 2020 Election Campaign, to hear from him his experience around leadership and longevity. Of course, there's some politics in there, but this kōrero was all about gleaning wisdom from a well-seasoned leader in Aotearoa politics, someone who has run the highs and lows of life, and continues to do what he believes in. We hope you enjoy this kōrero.
4 best mates, Manawa, Mel, Clint and Mel Masina (yeah another Mel) open up about the raw and emotional traumas and experiences in their lives that have caused emotional pain and mental distress, and what that looks and feels like on the daily. But also the power of quality friendships and relationships and how together we are equipped to find power over this mental illness epidemic we have in Aotearoa You'll probably need the tissues again... Brought to you by www.konei.nz for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
Manawa sits down with the young adult crew from Ngahere - Fia, Taylor and Juanita - to discuss the challenges they have faced growing up, and the biggest mental health battle of their generation - Social Media and Comparison! There are also some great tips on what to look out for in yourself and your loved ones, and how to manage the pressures. Brought to you by www.konei.nz for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
4 best mates, Manawa, Mel, Beks and Mel (yeah another Mel) share their mental illness battles as wahine, whanau members, mums and entrepreneurs. Then discuss how they identified their struggles, and then worked to find a balance in their lives when these struggles exist. Get the tissues coz it's not an easy conversation. Brought to you by www.konei.nz for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
Stronger Than You Think! In this final episode Manawa and Mel talk about creating environments for our people to thrive. Every living thing in this world has unique and ideal environments in which they will thrive (or not) and we believe that this is an important aspect to any programme, event or space aimed at Māori and Pacific peoples.
Stronger Than You Think! In episode four we unpack how we choose to prioritise people over 'programmes' and the reality that entrepreneurship is a fantastic pathway for self and community development. Because our people and our community need time and support to develop themselves as entrepreneurs, we realised we needed additional structure to support this development focussed mahi.
Stronger Than You Think! In this episode, we talk through the early stages of growing our community and what it's like to just get started with a full, clear picture of what's ahead. This courageous approach is important for enabling innovation, and building an idea with lean resources. This episode also features Joel from TSI, Keu from ASK Q, Kathie from ATEED and Ray the founder of GameTan.
Stronger Than You Think! In this episode, we go back to the beginning and share the story of setting up Ngahere Communities, Te Haa o Manukau and Tukua, and the 4-way partnership that exists. This journey of setting up a social impact initiative with multiple Local Government agencies and a small community based social enterprise definitely wasn't a walk in the park. Lots of courageous korero take place!
STRONGER THAN YOU THINK This Mini-Series was recorded during level 3 of COVID Lockdown and tells the story of Tukua, a whanau of creators, innovators and entrepreneurs in Manukau, South Auckland. Tukua is also a 'programme' designed to build the capabilities of, and access to resources for our creators, innovators and entrepreneurs. In episode one - Resilience, Relationships and Response - we chat about how this COVID season has pushed us to be resilient, and how we have experienced that resilience in the Tukua whanau through the strong relationships that have and are being formed. While also investigating how the response needed for COVID was shown in the amazing crew. Stronger Than You Think is sponsored by Akina Foundation for the Impact Initiative.
Stronger Than You Think is a South Auckland story about the come-up of creators, innovators and entrepreneurs, building the whanau and the movement known as Tukua.
Travis and Manawa discuss ecommerce strategies that can be used to execute on your plan!
Systemising your ecommerce strategy to position yourself for booming growth!
Secret Number One - Build a plan! Travis introduces us to the value ladder, and other tips from the e-commerce Guru's
Do you want a job, or a business? You need to build a good team to run your business for you.
Episode 01 Meet Travis O'Keefe, serial entrepreneur! "I spent 2 years and significant amounts of $$$, studying and learning from 24 online business gurus! These gurus all had 7, 8 figure ecommerce businesses! This is masterclass level, they are all at the cutting edge of e-commerce! Whilst studying them I noticed that there were a few things that these gurus all did in common! A few things the same in their ecommerce business plans, a few things the same in their ecommerce strategy, a few things the same in their ecommerce operational tactics."
On the surface, MAU Studio is an architecture studio, but it's so much more than that. Co-founded by Tuputau in 2016, MAU Studio uses regenerative design to help alleviate poverty across the pacific. Alongside their architectural services, MAU delivers social design services, education and development programmes with young students, and workshops across the pacific that include young people in their architectural solutions. Success to MAU is seeing each individual understand their own MAU; their essence, their motivator, their unique purpose. Tuputau is thoughtful, intentional and reflective, someone who carries the burden of his people with a mandate to make a true difference for the vulnerable. www.maustudio.org
Need help to get your home or business a bit more tech savvy? Just Ask Q, he'll sort you out! Born and raised in Otara, South Auckland, Keu provides tech solution services for home and business. And with an extensive background in designing and running tech/electrical workshops for children, Keu does choice things like "make your own game controller" or "sneaker activated beat pads" with South Auckland communities. Keu is also the coordinator of the Manurewa High School Makerspce, helping students explore and design using tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters. On top of that, Keu is a diligent entrepreneur who has built his business - Ask Q - from scratch, and is just a top quality guy. We love Keu. www.askq.co.nz
After growing up in a whanau of hairdressers and beauty therapists, Awhina knew early on the power of feeling beautiful and began practising as a makeup artist while she was a teenager. In 2019 Awhina rebranded herself and her new vision as Rerehua Studios, a place to empower women. She offers makeup services and workshops, along with a modelling talent development agency. In high demand for weddings and glamour events, Awhina's true passion comes out in her work for screen productions such as film, TV and music videos. 2020 will also see the release of her organic, Maori, makeup brand - with a few products in development right now you will hear about it first right here!
NUKU is changing the narrative for and about indigenous women. If you haven't come across the wahine powerhouse that is Qiane Matata-Sipu yet, then you are in for a treat! Qiane is a skilled visual storyteller, staunch wahine Maori, manawhenua of Ihumatao, wife, Mama to a beautiful kotiro (girl), and co-founder of the SOUL campaign to save Ihumatao. In this podcast we talk about NUKU100, Qiane's passion project to profile and celebrate 100 kickass indigenous women through multiple mediums - photography, podcasts, exhibitions and a book. She's up to #23 or so now, and her journey so far is an interesting mix of responding to her tupuna (ancestors), finding funding for her cause, and learning to communicate in this new digital age. We also talk a bit about her personal journey through the fight for reclamation of land at Ihumatao. Get ready, Qiane will invigorate the sleepy parts inside of you. www.nukuwomen.co.nz
The Journey of Pure Alofa is beautiful, built on friendship, love, loss, and a connection back to the Motherland of Samoa. Malia and Joyce launched Pure Alofa in 2019 with a whopping 60 products on the market! Wanting and needing access to natural, affordable health, beauty and care products this duo decided to make them themselves, and that's how Pure Alofa was born. Their journey in business is as pure as their brand, weaving social impact into their purpose, it goes way beyond a beauty brand. Get the tissues out for this one because Malia has a huge heart and an inspiring journey.
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