Te Awe Wellington Māori Business Network

25/05/2026

Kia ora e te whānau we want to introduce you to one of our amazing Te Awe members, Flourish Consulting.

Flourish is a management consultancy built on a simple but powerful whakaaro: in order to flourish above, one must be firmly rooted below. He tina ki runga, he tāmore ki raro.

Flourish is a pakihi who understands that real transformation doesn't happen through frameworks alone; it happens through relationships, clarity and strong foundations.

Debbie Gee is the Director who leads Flourish and is a wonderful touchpoint for us as Te Awe.

Debbie also holds a Chartered Membership of the Institute of Directors bringing robust governance expertise alongside her consulting mahi.

Check out their website for more information: https://flourishconsulting.co.nz

Kia māiā koutou - Flourish



📷 Institute of Directors

24/05/2026

Last week's Leadership Workshops with Te Taiohitoa o Te Awe brought our rangatahi together for a day of learning, growth and powerful conversations.

Massive mihi to Charles Goldsmith and Elkan Seaga for pouring into our rangatahi and sharing knowledge that will carry beyond the workshop.

The future is bright when our rangatahi are surrounded by people willing to guide, uplift and believe in them.

“Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.”
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.

A reflection of everyone bringing their own experiences, knowledge and strengths together to help uplift the next generation.

20/05/2026

Have you ever wondered what Procurement actually is, how it works and how you can benefit from the opportunities as a whānau led pākihi?

Check out these guides. Mean mahi Mel Ahnau and Te Matarau a Māui

Procurement gets talked about a lot in economic development circles and for good reason. When government agencies and large organisations spend with local and Māori businesses, it builds wealth in our communities, creates jobs, and keeps money circulating where it matters.

But if you're focused on delivering great work every day, it might not be a word that comes up much.

We want to change that.

We've put together practical, plain-language guides to help you understand what procurement is, how it works, and how to position your business to win contracts all sitting in our Kete Mātauranga.

Check them out here 👇
🔗 https://tematarau.co.nz/resources/kete-matauranga
A big mihi to Mel Ahnau for putting these together. 👏

20/05/2026

Ngā mihi nui to Charles Goldsmith and Matua Ivan for sharing their whakaaro with our rangatahi today 🤍

Today’s kōrero challenged our rangatahi to think about leadership, responsibility and the opportunities this kaupapa can create for their futures.

Powerful conversations and even stronger reflections from our young champions.

“Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu.”
Adorn the bird with feathers so it may fly.

Today was about helping equip our rangatahi with the tools and confidence to grow into future leaders.

20/05/2026

He rā whakahirahira mō Te Taiohitoa o Te Awe ❤️🖤

Today our rangatahi spent the day diving into leadership, identity, responsibility and the whakaaro behind becoming strong future leaders for our people.

Big mihi to Charles Goldsmith from Te Tari Taake and Elkan Seaga from the Service Industry Skill Board for sharing their stories, lessons and wisdom with our tauira throughout the day.

Hearing our rangatahi speak on what leadership means to them reminded us that leadership isn’t always about standing at the front. Sometimes it’s about uplifting the people beside you.

Ko te waiata “Taua” nā Mā

“Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.”
My strength is not mine alone, but the strength of many.
A reminder that true leadership is built through whānau, teamwork and lifting others as you rise.

13/05/2026

E te whānau

If you are a rongoā practitioner please check out the amazing support services available to grow your commercial capability.

Check out our member Māori Women's Development Inc - MWDI and their amazing offerings and services available to wāhine māori and their whānau.

02/04/2026

Our mentor whānau keeps growing 👏

Introducing more of our mentors for Te Taiohitoa o Te Awe –Young Champions 2026.

Each bringing knowledge, experience, and support to uplift our rangatahi.

He waka eke noa.
We are all in this together.

31/03/2026

Yesterday’s Leadership Clinic with Hinewai Quensell created space for our rangatahi to reflect on who they are, what inspires them, and where they want to go.

Through Mata Ārahi Manomano, they explored their own pathways — sharing their goals, their influences, and the futures they’re beginning to shape.

This kaupapa reminds us that the answers aren’t far away — they already exist within our rangatahi.
The potential is there. The direction is theirs. The journey is just getting started.

Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei.
Pursue that which is precious, and if you bow, let it be to a lofty mountain.

26/03/2026

Meet the mentors of Te Taiohitoa o Te Awe – Young Champions 2026.

Each bringing knowledge, experience, and support — helping our rangatahi step forward with confidence and purpose.

He waka eke noa.
We are all in this together.

25/03/2026

Ko wai au. Nō hea au.

Introducing the heart of it all - the rangatahi of Te Taiohitoa o Te Awe.

Each voice grounded in whakapapa and identity, stepping into this journey together.
This kaupapa is about participation, confidence, and creating space to be seen and heard.

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.
With your food basket and mine, the people will thrive - together, each contribution strengthens us all.