IndigiShare is mātauranga Māori led and mana motuhake driven social enterprise building economic resilience amongst whānau so that we can live in a world where the power of koha grows and enables impact.

Drawing on deep wells of indigenous knowledge, we are shifting the power into the hands of our community. We are building a circular flow of resources that builds economic resilience and sustained self-reliance for generations of tomorrow.

Through reindigenising the flow of capital, we will bring forward a more equitable and transparent economy that is grounded in community reciprocity that better serves us all.

Nestled under the IndigiShare brand are two sub-brands of the trust that form our product and service offerings, Te Waharoa, and Te Whare Manaaki.

Te Waharoa, our digital reciprocal payment gateway concept, is like the welcoming gateway of a marae, where all are invited to enter and contribute. Just as a marae serves its community, Te Waharoa redistributes pūtea to the community, ensuring that the benefits flow back to those who need it most.

Te Whare Manaaki, our koha lending platform concept for pakihi Māori (Māori businesses), embodies the concept of ‘whanaungatanga’ or interconnectedness, much like the wharenui (meeting house) of a marae. Through Te Whare Manaaki, we connect pakihi with the resources they need to flourish, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support, just as a marae does for its whānau.

Our board members come from across Te Ika a Māui with diverse backgrounds ranging from tech solutions, service design and getting things done. We met up during COVID; a time when many whānau and Māori businesses were struggling. Māori led the way during the initial response and showed that a tikanga approach is the best way to get through. It is from this lens that we approach our mahi.

A Māmā of five, she has always been committed to Māori whānau development. She is a small business owner herself and loves to help others achieve their dreams and goals. She has over 20 years in the tertiary and health sector and is currently contracting from home in Rotorua.

After 20 years in Tāmaki Makaurau working in the public health sector, Anahera and her whānau returned to Rotorua to raise their tamariki ā-hapū, ā-iwi. She is a trustee, wharekai dishwasher, and really excited by the vision and enthusiasm of rangatahi.

At IndigiShare, our values are the cornerstone of our purpose and the driving force behind everything we do. We choose to operate within a ‘koha economy’, where we believe that the more we give, the more we receive. Our ultimate goal is to empower our communities through the power of collectivity, as we work together to create lasting change. These values define us, inspire us, and guide us on our mission to create a better, more equitable economy.