Te Wā Hā: Kaitāia

Join us for our exciting Te Wā Hā event in Kaitāia, a networking evening dedicated to strengthening ties within the Māori business community in Te Tai Tokerau. From 5:00pm to 7:30pm on Thursday, August 24, come meet industry leaders, learn from guest panelists and connect over complimentary food and drinks at the Beachcomber Restaurant. Register today and help us shape a prosperous future for Te Tai Tokerau together. See you there!

Speakers:

- Brittany Teei, Poutama, an independent trust providing business development services to Māori.
- Ihaka Lenden, Te Puni Kōkiri, the Government's principal policy advisor on Māori wellbeing and development.
- David Templeton, Northland Inc., Northland’s Economic Development Agency. Encompasses the Regional Tourism Organisation and central government’s Regional Business Partner Network, as well a range of initiatives designed to deliver economic and social benefits across the region.
- Missy Armstrong, Amotai/Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau, connects Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses with buyers, providing advice for successful engagement.



Panel:

- Rhonda Kite, an award-winning producer and businesswoman. She is the President of VoiceQ and the founder of Kiwa Media Group, showcasing Māori culture and language on a global stage.
- Tash Henry, a proud mother of three, who turned her passion for food into a successful catering company, a food truck, and a restaurant.
- Dane Rawiri, the owner of Swift Drilling, a kaupapa Māori drilling company that provides essential services throughout Te Tai Tokerau.
- Bobby Leef, a seasoned entrepreneur who has explored and succeeded in a wide range of industries, from oyster farming and beekeeping to real estate and transport.