Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai
Welcome to your Otago/Southland Māori Business Network
Te Kupeka Umaka Māori ki Āraiteuru
A proudly southern Māori Business Network, supporting Māori business growth since 2005. KUMA’s kaupapa is to build connections between whānau to enhance their individual professional and business success through our collective support.
See the highlights from our 2023 Māori Business Awards
KUMA is guided by its founding whakatauki
Kia tipua tahi ai – let us grow strong together
Whanaungatanga
We provide opportunties to connect with whānau from all iwi, hapū and rūnanga, and nurture long term relationships and partnerships across the region and country.
Manaakitanga
We believe in and value the power within each of us to create change, uplift others and provide for our whānau and hapori.
Tautoko
We believe in the uniqueness and power of mātauranga Māori to enrich our lives. KUMA supports events and initiatives that uplift and serve the needs of our community.
Your Membership:
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You can be nominated for one of the categories in the annual KUMA Māori Business Awards
List your services in the KUMA Māori Business Directory
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Connect with a coach or business mentor
Learn about national and local opportunities for Māori businesses
Take part in business courses
Attend our annual KUMA business awards and other events
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Get to know other Māori business people
Attend networking events – you’ll make new contacts, exchange ideas and expand your support network.
Connect with business organisations in the region
Upcoming Events
KUMA hosts events to connect whānau across the southern region. Our workshops are designed to accelerate business and individual growth.
Check out what is coming up in your region, and book in or enquire via email to tautoko@kuma.co.nz.