He Rauemi Hei Whakanui
Celebrating our People, our Stories, our Taonga
We’re proud to share with you two special publications, created to honour the recipients and artistry behind the 2023 KUMA Māori Business Awards.
Awards 2023
He Kōrero Pakihi
This compendium brings together the inspiring journeys of our 2023 award recipients. Each story is a reflection of resilience, innovation, and kaupapa Māori enterprise – a celebration of pakihi Māori in all its strength and diversity.
Read their stories – from the whānau-owned ventures to innovators redefining their industries.
These rauemi/resources are available for free download. We invite you to enjoy, reflect, and celebrate alongside us.
Taonga
Steve Solomon, Tohunga Whakairo Rākau
This beautiful companion volume honours the mahi toi of tohunga whakairo Steve Solomon. Through in-depth interviews and photography, we document the whakaaro and tikanga behind each taonga created for the 2023 awards.
Explore the artistry – each carving carries its own story, wairua, and cultural legacy.
These rauemi/resources are available for free download. We invite you to enjoy, reflect, and celebrate alongside us.
Ka Mihi Aroha – With Gratitude
A big mihi to all those who shared their stories and trusted us to bring them to life. These compendiums are more than publications — they’re taonga in their own right.
And as we look ahead to KUMA’s 20th anniversary and the 2025 Māori Business Awards, we invite you to walk with us into the next chapter.