Te Puna Umanga - Venture Taranaki
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Te Puna Umanga - Venture Taranaki
Venture TARANAKI Te Puna Umanga Te Puna Umanga Pipiri 2011 Photo: Rob Tucker Parinīnihi ki Waitōtara Waitōtara ki Taipakē RWC2011 Business Club needs you Maori Trustee The Rugby World Cup is less than100 days away. Make sure your business is ready. The NZ2011 Business Club aims to make businesses connections and showcase the real New Zealand. The Club offers the chance to host international business people on anything from a BBQ or round of golf to a walk on the mountain or back country hunting trip. critical that hosting events offer authentic experiences.” In the coming weeks a number of briefings for businesses will be held throughout the region, and specific nationwide business-ready programmes will be launched, including a free first-impressions training module. “The Business Club is about building relationships with a like-minded international businesspeople,” says Venture Taranaki’s Michelle Jordan. “Given that 44 percent of international visitors are coming to New Zealand for the first time, first impressions will be critical. Being prepared will help your business, the region and the whole country look good.” says Michelle. “It’s about getting business relationships out of the boardroom and into real New Zealand, and it’s To join the Business Club, contact Michelle on 06 759 5167 or [email protected]. Maori Trustee appointment good news for Taranaki Maori economy Venture Taranaki extends its congratualations to Parininihi ki Waitotara Chair Jamie Tuuta on his appointment as the new Maori Trustee. 2008 found that the Maori in Taranaki contribute around $459 million every year to regional GDP and have the potential to contribute much more. The 5-year appointment, starting on 19 August 2011, will have a critical role in building the Maori economy, which has particular relevance to Taranaki. “Having such a strong Taranaki connection to this very significant position will create connections and new opportunities that will help Taranaki Maori to fulfill its potential,” said Venture Tarnaaki Partnerships Manager Amokura Panoho. A report released by Venture Taranaki and Tui Ora in August Governance Training Venture Taranaki will be hosting a workshop for Maori Trustee Governance Training in early July. While specific details around the date, price structure, location and content are still to be finalised, now is the opportunity to register your interest to ensure that the event meets the specific needs of the trustees attending. The training will be delivered by Tony and Rona Buckley of Challenge Training. The workshop will be registered under the NZTE Capability Development Training scheme, and any Maori Trust or incorporation under the Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993, or similar organisation managing Maori assets under multiple ownership, may be eligible for voucher funding. The workshop will be for trustees and anyone in a management role within an eligible trust. For more information on the workshop or the voucher scheme, contact Jenn Paterson on 06 759 5166 or [email protected]. Venture Taranaki | Tel: 06 759 5150 Email: [email protected] | www.taranaki.info Chamber support for Maori Business Network Maori Business Network, He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki, is pleased to announce the support of the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce through providing free membership to the Network. “As a result, members of He Toronga Pakihi can attend any of the varied events and forums held by the Chamber throughout the year, and through that engagement potentially see the value for their individual business to become members of the Chamber in their own right,” states Maori Business Network convenor Anna Davis. “We have attended a number of the events that have been held by He Toronga Pakihi and by providing the Network’s members with the opportunity to interact more with the Chamber’s members, we are able to assist the overall benefit in being part of the wider Taranaki business community,” the Chamber’s Regional Manager Judith Gilmore said. For more information contact Anna Davis, 06 758 8618, Chamber membership manager Bob Anderson on 06 759 9080 or visit www.taranakichamber.co.nz Less than 100 days to go until kickoff! To mark 100 days until the Rugby World Cup kicks off in Taranaki on 1 June, details were released on the region’s official Fanzone. The Fanzone will be located in the Puke Ariki foyer and patio area and will be free to enter, with food and drink available through Arborio. Games, including finals, will be shown on two large screens, and the Fanzone will be open from two hours before matches to an hour after. Locals and visitors are encouraged to come to have a meal and hang out before heading into town. A full schedule of games, entertainment and opening times will be available in August. New Hawera business venture launched Venture Taranaki welcomes the establishment of a new Maori business in South Taranaki. E nga iwi o te motu, koutou nga kanohi ora o ratou ma kua wheturangitia, tena koutou katoa. A unique event is being hosted by GNS Science in Wellington later this month that blends Matauranga Maori and Western Science. Called Unlock a Moment in Time, the event showcases the collaboration of micro tourism leaders and scinetists who are working together to utilise matauranga Maori to explain the world and its origins. You are invited to a performance and presentation symposium proudly supported by GNS Science. The event is being held at Te Papa Tongarewa on Friday 10 June. Admission is free, and two sessions are offered at 10am and 1pm. To learn more contact Diane Bradshaw on (07) 37 61450 [email protected]. Nga hui a mua ake nei Bonita Bingham, also a South Taranaki District Councillor felt it was time to make the move into her own business after being involved in supporting Hawaiian Group Kolohe Kai’s New Zealand tour. Taniko Communications will focus on cross-cultural consultancy, facilitation and public relations and this was showcased at the recent opening held in Hawera. Former Mayor Mary Bourke opened proceedings congratulating Bonita’s endeavours as she welcomed guests including Mayor Ross Dunlop, MP Chester Borrows and local kaumatua. Unlock a Moment in Time Anna Davis, convenor HTP, Bonita Bingham, Michael Self at the launch. “Bonita is keen to network with existing Maori businesses within South Taranaki to support the Maori Business Network He Toronga Pakihi and we look forward to another network event being held there in the future,” said Amokura Panoho, Venture Taranaki Partnerships Manager. Taranaki International Arts Festival The Arts Festival returns to liven up the Taranaki winter from 4-22 August, with a range of events to be revealed in June. www.artsfest.co.nz Venture Taranaki | Tel: 06 759 5150 Email: [email protected] | www.taranaki.info
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