Southern Māori Business Network, since 2005

Ōtepoti  |  Waihōpai  |  Tāhuna | Manuherekia | Murihiku | Wanaka | Central Otago

NGĀ MIHI,

NGĀ MIHI,

NGĀ MIHI...

 

Tuia i ruka, Tuia i raro, Tuia i roto, Tuia i waho, Tuia i te hereka takata ki te whai ao, ki te ao marama. Tihei, mauri ora.

E kã mana, e kã reo, e kā kārakataka maha o te ao, tēnā koutou.

Tēnã koutou ki o tātou tini mate, koutou kua wheturakitia ki te korowai o Rākinui. Haere, haere, haere. Moe mai, okioki mai rā.

Ka rere kā tai o mihi mai i Āraiteuru ki kã moka katoa.

Nau mai, tautī mai ki Te Kupeka Umaka Mãori ki Āraiteuru, te whiriwhirika takata hai akiaki mãtou anõ ki te whakawhanake ai te pūtake punawai mo kā wawata, kã moemoeā o tātou te iwi mãori kia tū motuhake ai.

Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

Let it be woven above as it is woven below; woven from without as it is woven from within: let the threads of humanity be woven together, from the beginnings of time, brought into the world of light, for time immemorial. Let there be life.

To the esteemed guests, to the orators, to the many people of the world who have answered the call, greetings to you.

We acknowledge our ancestors from whom we descend, who have become stars adorning the cloak of our skyfather, Rakinui. We bid you farewell, may you rest in peace.

The tides of greeting flow out from Araiteuru to all corners of the earth.

Welcome! Welcome to The Southern Māori Business Network; people woven together to support each other, to bring forth the foundations from which our dreams and aspirations to be self-reliant and self-sufficient shall flow.

Once, twice, three times we greet you.

 

Ko wai mātou

 

KUMA is established as an incorporated society and not for profit charitable entity, drawing its membership from the southern Māori business community and organisations supporting Māori economic development. The responsibility for governance and management of the network and for delivering the KUMA business plan is that of the Board, elected each year at the AGM.

Meet the KUMA team.

KUMA's rohe extends across this large geographic area.

With the network managed from Dunedin.

 

Our memberships offer:

  • The KUMA website listing and profiling on social media pages

  • KUMA specific training opportunities (often free to members)

  • The KUMA Business Awards Hui. An annual event to celebrate our people and their business and professional contribution to the region

  • The Suzanne Spencer Tohu Maumahara Business Award, recognising a Māori Business that contributes to the community and is a leader or model for others

  • Regular breakfast, lunch or evening hui

  • Business Clinics connecting KUMA members and support organisations that provide skills & knowledge exchange; access to business opportunities, research, investment and funding options; business advice; coaching and mentoring.