Te Manu Atatū: Whanganui Māori Business Network
Te Manu Atatū Māori Business Network strives to support our Members in business growth and development. We empower our Members through networking, education, support, connection and celebration. We also encourage our Members to support each other by using their products and services. Nāu to rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi With your basket and my basket, we will sustain everyone.
How do I become a Te Manu Atatū Member?
Te Manu Atatū connects you with other Māori business and the local business community.
Joining our Network is simple all you need to do is provide your information on the below link.
Click here to register your Business / Organisation
What our Network does:
We come together to support each other through economic and social development.
Our Network represents a wide range of industries and sectors, and we are always thrilled to welcome new Members.
Throughout the year, Te Manu Atatū hosts and collaborates with other organisations to deliver events that connect and support Māori enterprise.
Joining our Network helps us continue providing our Members with support and opportunities.
Key strategic objectives for our Network include:
- Business Development & sustainability - we identify information and opportunities to support our Network across all areas of business growth and sustainability.
- Partnerships & Advocacy - we work closely with local and regional Government and Economic Development Agencies, our Partners, and community organisations to collaborate and advocate for the needs and aspirations of our Network.
Who can join our Network:
We are an inclusive organisation:
To join as a Member, you identify as Māori, be a business owner, employee, professional, student or job-seeker, and be located in the wider Whanganui region.
To join as an Associate Member, you or your organisation has an interest in encouraging, supporting and promoting Māori economic and social development. Associate members shall have all rights and obigations of Members except:
- Vote at any General Meeting, Annual General Meeting, or Special Meeting; or
- Be elected as member of the Executive Committee
Exclusive Membership Benefits
- Business Support & Information
Members receive priority (email) updates for business support and funding opportunities, before this is distributed across the wider Network. Member exclusive discounts to utilise Te Tuinga (conditions apply) - Events and Workshops
Members receive priority early access to events, workshops, awards etc, and Member only discounts may apply for ticketed events - Promotion and Marketing
Promote your business with a profile on our Network website- Opportunity to promote your business products/services across our Network- Opportunity to create promotional campaign in partnership with Te Manu Atatū- Display Te Manu Atatū Membership Certificate at your business & badge on your website - Connection
Opportunity to host a Network event - great exposure for your business!- Opportunity to be Guest Speaker at Network Events- Opportunity to be on the Te Manu Atatū Board
