Upcoming Hui
Ōtepoti Kai & Kōrero 2025
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai
Welcome 2025!! Our monthly breakfasts will continue on the first Friday of the month starting this year on
Friday, 7 February at 8-9am at Taste Nature, High Street Dunedin.
Although you might be taking a long weekend, do call in to Taste Nature, stock up the cupboards for the weekend from the TN market, apothecary or cafe.
Ōtepoti Kai & Kōrero
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai
Our breakfast hui will be on Friday, 6 December at 8-9am at Taste Nature, High Street Dunedin.
It’s another in our regular informal hui on the first Friday of the month for business owners and people in business to get together and share whakaaro, so there’s no need to RSVP.
Kai & Kōrero - Tāhuna | Wānaka
Nau mai, haere mai.
We are excited to invite you to our next Kai & Kōrero Hui – supported by Te Hau Toka.
Kai & Kōrero is about bringing Māori together to share their business story, learn about each other’s unique paths and aspirations, explore new opportunities to collaborate, and tautoko and uplift.
This hui will be hosted by Julian Noel, Shine Global & Verono, who will conduct a short workshop: “Reconnect to Your Vision.”
Join us for an empowering workshop designed to help you reconnect with your true vision—the driving force behind your actions and the foundation for achieving what you truly desire. Learn how to effectively communicate your vision in a way that conveys your business opportunity and inspires others. This workshop will equip you with the tools to powerfully and impactfully share your message.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Te Atamira - Puāwai, Remarkables Park, Frankton
🍽️ Kai: Lite refreshments will be provided
Join us at this month’s Kai & Kōrero to empower Māori business success through the strength of whanaungatanga.
📣 Share amongst your whānau, and bring along anyone new to the region, or who is thinking of starting a business.
RSVP by Monday, 11 November 2024 to ensure we have enough kai for everyone.
Any questions please contact us at tahuna@kuma.co.nz
2024 AGM
KUMA AGM 2024 will be held on Monday 11 November.
Further information will be sent to members via email.
Contact karen@kuma.nz for information.
All welcome.
Ōtepoti Kai & Kōrero hosted by the Otago Business School
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai
Please join us for breakfast at the University of Otago, hosted by the Otago Business School.
🗓 Date: Friday, 8 November
⏰ Time: 7.30am- 8.30am
📍 Venue: Otago Business School, Union Street East, Dunedin
📍 Enter via main doors, up the wide staircase to Level 1
🍽️ Kai: a light breakfast will be served
Learn about the OBS project Konaki where Māori students solve real-world challenges for Māori businesses; find out about university student internships, and
connect, collaborate, and cultivate new business relationships over kai.
RSVP at the link below, noting any dietary requirements, by Monday, 4 November 2024.
Hope to see you there.
Tāhuna Wānaka Whanaungatanga Hui
Nau mai, haere mai, to a special Whanaungatanga Hui to celebrate Māori business in this region and to acknowledge our new partnership with Queenstown Lakes District Council, which has been forged to support a thriving Māori business community in this region, by providing procurement opportunities and contributing to the diversification of the Māori economy locally.
CANCELLED Ōtepoti Kai & Kōrero
CANCELLED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER EVENT:
KIA KAHA, E TE WHĀNAU
Ōtepoti Kai & Kōrero
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai
Our breakfast hui will be on Friday, 6 September at 8-9am at Taste Nature, High Street Dunedin.
It’s another in our regular informal hui on the first Friday of the month for business owners and people in business to get together and share whakaaro, so there’s no need to RSVP.
Ōtepoti Breakfast Hui
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai
Our breakfast hui will be on Friday, 2 August at 8-9am at Taste Nature, High Street Dunedin.
It’s another in our regular informal hui for business owners and people in business to get together and share whakaaro, so there’s no need to RSVP.
Murihiku Kai & Kōrero
Nau mai, haere mai. Another in our regular hui for business owners and people in business to meet new KUMA members and to share insights and learning about business today.
Host: Janice Lee, KUMA Board member
Address: Meet at The Auction House, Invercargill
Time: 7.30am-8.30am
Ōtepoti Kai & Kōrero
Nau mai, haere mai. Another in our regular hui for business owners and people in business to meet new KUMA members and to share insights and learning about business today.
Host: Clinton at Taste Nature Cafe
Address: 131 High Street, Dunedin
Time: 7.30am-8.30am: a selection of breakfast kai - order on arrival
Cacao + Connection Wā
Ka kā wā Hono is a heart opening cacao activation that will allow you the time and space to reignite the inner fire.
$22 waged + BF
$11 unwaged + BF
x1 koha spot for someone to assist with pack in and out. please email fi@kakawa.co.nz if that is you.
Tickets via humanitix, https://events.humanitix.com/ka-ka-wa-hono-cacao...
Cash is also accepted on the day, please email fi@kakawa.co.nz
Te Hekenga National Māori Business Networks conference, Tauranga-Moana
KUMA will be attending and presenting at this conference in Tauranga Moana, to share what we are doing as a Maori business network in Otago/Southland.
Ōtepoti Kai & Kōrero
Nau mai, haere mai. Another in our regular hui for business owners and people in business to meet new KUMA members and to share insights and learning about business today.
Host: Clinton at Taste Nature Cafe
Address: 131 High Street, Dunedin
Time: 7.30am-8.30am: a selection of breakfast kai - order on arrival
Ōtepoti Kai & Kōrero
Join Raymond Clark, Work Force Central Dunedin. Learn how to obtain contracts with stakeholders such as Dunedin City Council, Kāinga Ora and large construction contractors.
What support can a larger player give your business to help you get shoulder tapped for an under $100k contract or submit a tender?
Skillsec
14 Bridgman Street, South Dunedin
7.15am-8.30am: light breakfast provided
Wānanga: Story Mojo - finding your storytelling sweetspot
Wānanga/Professional Development
Ōtepoti Kai & Kōrero
Nau mai haere mai, e te whānau
Join us for a catch up over breakfast. Share what you are looking forward to this year.
Starfish Cafe, The Esplanade, St Clair beach
7.15am-8.30am: ka kite ākuanei!
Murihiku Hui - End-of-year Celebration
Nau mai, haere mai!
Join us at Koha Kai, for an end-of-year celebration featuring guest speaker Jade Wade from Reigning Downs Hauora Centre. Let's gather, share delicious kai, connect, reflect on the year that was and look to new beginnings in 2024.
Date: Tuesday, 28 November 2023
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Koha Kai, 25 Gala Street, Invercargill
Kai: Festive Buffet
Price: $25.00 - Members | $30.00 Non-Members
RSVP: Please RSVP by Thursday, 23 November 2023 by emailing murihiku@kuma.co.nz
Murihiku Breakfast Hui
Nau mai, haere mai!
Please join us for breakfast and share your kōrero about your business. Come along and learn about current opportunities for business growth and how KUMA can support you.
Date: Friday, 7 November 2023
Time: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Location: The Auction House, 20 Don Street, Invercargill
Price: $10.00 - Members | $15.00 Non-Members
RSVP: Please RSVP by Thursday, 2nd November 2023
Ōtepoti Breakfast Hui
Nau mai, haere mai!
Please join us for breakfast and share your kōrero about your business. Come along and learn about current opportunities for business growth and how KUMA can support you.
Date: Friday, 3 November 2023
Time: 7:15 AM to 8:30 AM
Location: Starfish Cafe, 240 Forbury Road, St Clair, Dunedin
7:15 AM Arrive and order
7:30 AM Whanaungatanga - kai and kōrero
8:30 AM Kua mutu
RSVP: Please RSVP by Wednesday, 1st November 2023
Tāhuna Kai & Kōrero
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whare Hauora ki Tāhuna!
This month our Kai & Kōrero hui is hosted by celebrated KUMA Māori Business Awards finalists Engage Safety & Kia Kaha Chemist, and joined by Nathan Keil from TPK Progressive Procurement.
We invite all whānau to join us for an evening of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and tautoko. Ngā mihi nui to Te Hau Toka for supporting this hui.
Date: Wednesday, 25th October
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Engage Safety/Te Whare Hauora ki Tāhuna,18 Glenda Drive, Frankton
Kai: BBQ
What to expect:
Learn about the incredible mahi offered by Te Whare Hauora ki Tāhuna whānau
Explore government tender opportunities
Share kai in great company
Kōrero with whānau business owners and supporters
Discover new connections and collaborative opportunities
RSVP: For catering purposes, please RSVP by Tuesday, 24th October. All whānau welcome – bring the kids, a friend, or someone new to our whānau / community!
Wānaka Kai & Kōrero
We are thrilled to invite you to the latest “Kai and Kōrero” KUMA Monthly Hui in Wānaka, this month, hosted by Britt from Davies Design (Formerly Studio Waru).
We’re looking forward to the opportunity to whanaungatanga, great kōrero, and of course, Kai!
Please RSVP by COB Monday 11th September, here , and please feel free to share this invitation with your networks.
Thank you to Te Hau Toka for their support of these event.
Ōtepoti September Hui
Nau mai, haere mai. Join us for whanaungatanga, on this first day of Spring.
Hosted by Clinton at Dunedin’s preeminent organic store, cafe, and integrative health clinic
Taste Nature, High Street, Dunedin
7.30am Karakia tīmatanga o te rā
Wānaka Kai and Kōrero
We're looking forward to whanaungatanga, great kōrero, and of course, kai!
Please RSVP by COB Tuesday 22nd August, here, and please feel free to share this invitation with your networks.
Thank you to Te Hau Toka for supporting this event.
Ōtepoti August Hui
Please join us for breakfast and share your kōrero about your business. Come along and learn about current opportunities for business growth and how KUMA can support you.
7:15am Arrive, place and pay for order
7:30am Karakia
7:35am Whakawhanaungatanga
8:30am Depart
Please RSVP by Wednesday, 2nd August 2023
Murihiku August Hui
Please join us for breakfast and share your kōrero about your business. Come along to make new connections and to catch up with other members of KUMA.
Breakfast - $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
Please RSVP by Friday 28th July 2023.
murihiku@kuma.co.nz
Murihiku July Hui
We would like to invite you to attend our Murihiku Hui, Thursday 13th July from 6pm, at Koha Kai, 25 Gala Street, Invercargill.
The KUMA team are really looking forward to reconnecting with you all.
Please RSVP to Sharne at murihiku@kuma.co.nz by Monday 10th July 2023. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out.
Ngā mihi,
Sharne Smith
Tāhuna July Hui
This month we're doing our KUMA Monthly Hui slightly different. There's a wonderful selection of events to celebarate Matariki next month, so we've chosen to support:
"Toa, The Play. It's time to talk."
Join us for an evening of passion, community and healing as we bring the topic of suicide to the surface, where it can be openly, compassionately talked about.
Toa is a powerful monologue-style play, followed by local whānau aroha speakers who have come together to share their own experiences – of sadness, of hope, and of a future where being able to talk may just save a life.
Woven together with music, we conclude with kai and conversation. Created by our community, for our community. Age restriction of over 16 years old,
The wonderful whānau from Toa, have given our KUMA members the special price of $30 (usually $40) for KUMA members to attend on Wednesday 12th July.
Ōtepoti July Hui
Please join us for breakfast and share your kōrero about your business. Come along and learn about current opportunities for business growth and how KUMA can support you.
7:15am Arrive, place and pay for order
7:30am Karakia
7:35am Whakawhanaungatanga
8:30am Depart
Please RSVP by Wednesday, 5th July 2023