Participants
Te Hononga-ā-Kiwa provides opportunities for Māori students and Māori Businesses across Aotearoa from all Iwi, Universities, Polytech and Wānanga. Hear their stories. Learn about why they decided to apply for this opportunity and how it will benefit their development and career pursuits.
Past Students
Denise Doctor
Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Tahu, Ngāti Whaoa, TuwharetoaToi Ohomai Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Applied Management
She is currently studying accounting at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, with the hopes of progressing and supporting tourism in Rotorua.
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Jack Potaka
Ngāti Hauiti, Ngāti Tama ki te Upoko o te IkaUniversity of AucklandBachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Law
Jack was a part of Te Hononga-ā-Kiwa for the first time in 2018 which only flamed his desire to learn and be exposed to more international markets. “In an increasingly globalised economy, Māori well-being will be measured by our access to as many international markets as possible”, Jack says.
Connecting with other countries and cultures will be beneficial to him as he pursues a career in diplomacy to represent his hapū and iwi as an ambassador overseas.
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Kahui Tihore
Ngāti Porou, Ngariki Kai PutahiVictoria University of WellingtonBachelor of Commerce
"There is a real lack amongst young people in terms of business opportunities, particularly Māori in my rohe"
After completing his degree he is looking to move on to a masters degree and ultimately start his own business that will help people who have been through traumatic events. He also wants to complement this with te reo Māori studies.
Kahui applied for the Vietnam trip beacuse he wanted to grow his people skills and learn more about the stories of other people from different parts of the wrold. "Also, I have a love for the countries food, landscape, history, lifestyle and people since I studied it at high school many years ago." He adds.
Kahui is looking forward to connecting with the group and meeting new people. He is going in with the intention to learn as much as he can while on this journey.
Lyric Te Marino-Bird
Ngati Kahungunu, Rongowhakaata, Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki, Te Whānau a KaiOtago UniversityMasters of Indigenous Studies
“I am not a business student however I have a great interest in start-ups and I found this programme to be the perfect opportunity for me to learn how to start, manage and operate a business from an indigenous wahine Māori perspective.”
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Areta Charlton
Ngāti Ruapani, Ngāi TūhoeUniversity of WaikatoBachelor of Arts
She applied for Te Hononga-ā-Kiwa to gain insight into how indigenous cultures can create a shift in businesses from being consumer focused to community focused. She also looks forward to building a strong network of rangatahi in Aotearoa and networking in Chile.
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Kahura Moke
Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Hikairo, Ngāti Mahuta, Te RarawaUniversity of WaikatoBachelor of Business
He aspires to become an entrepreneur so that he can help create new economic opportunities for Māori. Te Hononga-ā-Kiwa will help him to realise this aspiration.
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Past Businesses
Vaka Interativ
Jesse ArmstrongCEOLATAM 2019
Vaka Interactiv is a New Zealand owned tech company formed in 2016 with a vision to connect people to culture through deep, engaging and magical storytelling.
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Arataki Systems
Lee TimutimuFounderLATAM 2019
Founded in 2016, Arataki Systems is a tech company based in Tauranga, New Zealand, wholly owned and run by Māori tech entrepreneurs. Most recently, Arataki Systems has developed NZ’s first proximity activated cultural content delivery platform.
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Te Hononga-ā-Kiwa alumni
SEA Delegation 2019
STUDENTS
Ella Boyd Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce, University of Otago
Casey-Anne Jacob Master of Arts, University of Waikato
Suzanne Hepi Bachelor of Business, Massey University
Johannah Katene-Burge, Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours, University of Waikato
Keri O’Connell Masters of Digital Business, University of Waikato
Celeste Rakena Bachelor of Management Studies/Bachelor of Laws, University of Waikato
Cale Silich Bachelor of Laws, University of Auckland
Erana Matene Bachelor of Business, University of Waikato
Queenisha Davis Bachelor of Management Studies, University of Waikato
Sidney-Rei Stoneham Bachelors of Business Analysis, University of Waikato
Lionel Anderson Masters of Business Administration, University of Auckland
Kahui Tihore Bachelor of Commerce, Victoria University of Wellington
Esther Bacon Bachelor of Business, University of Waikato
Lyric Te Marino Bird Masters of Business, University of Otago
BUSINESSES
Lee Timutimu, CEO - Arataki Ventures
Jesse Armstrong, CEO - Vaka Interactive
Jordan Tuhura, Projects Manager - Maui Studios
Kawana Wallace, CEO -myReo Studio
NA Delegation 2019
Tauawhi Bonilla Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws, University of Auckland
Maui Brennan Bachelor of Commerce, University of Canterbury
Denise Doctor Bachelor of Applied Management, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Estelle Halford Bachelor of Business, Auckland University of Technology
Kiriana Hirawani-McTaggart Bachelor of Applied Management, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Kelsey Kauri Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition, Massey University
Ana Kirk Bachechor of Arts, Massey University
Luke Moss Masters of Māori and Pacific Development, University of Waikato
Donnella Ngohe Bachelor Arts and Social Science Double Major in Psych and Screen and Media, University of Waikato
Thomas Perfect Bachelor of Applied Management - Accounting, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Jack Potaka Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws, University of Auckland
LATAM Delegation 2019
Areta Ranginui Charlton, Bachelor of Arts, University of Waikato
Aria Renee Sluys, Agricommerce, Maori Agribusiness, Massey University
Awatea Rikirangi-Thomas, Business Studies, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Cassandra Louise Te Rauhina Lewis, Bachelor of Social Sciences, University of Waikato
Jorja Heta, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws, University of Auckland
Kahura Paora John Moke, Bachelor of Business, University of Waikato
Kaneihana Dewes, Bachelor of Arts, University of Waikato
Kerira Tapene, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce, University of Auckland
Kyla Campbell-Kamariera, Bachelor of Arts, University of Waikato
Kyle Gage, Bachelor of Management Studies, University of Waikato
Levi Chand, Bachelor of Applied Management, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Rawiri Kerehoma-Hoerara, Bachelors of Laws/Bachelors of Business Management, University of Waikato
Riley Anderson, Bachelor of Business Analysis, University of Waikato
Te Paea Ngapo, Bachelor of Business, Massey University
SEA Delegation 2018
Ariana Hadfield Massey University (Bachelor of AgriCommerce)
Crystal Tawhai University of Waikato (Masters in Management Studies)
Ezekiel Raui Massey University (Bachelor of Business)
Keenan Kaiwai Massey University (Bachelor of AgriCommerce)
Moana Joyce University of Waikato (Bachelor of Laws)
Nikki Kennedy University of Waikato (Masters of Computer Graphic Design)
Te Ao Mihiata Paenga-Morgan University of Waikato (Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Arts)
Tiaana Anaru University of Waikato (Bachelor of Management Studies)
NA Delegation 2018
Ariki Thompson University of Auckland (Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies)
Cadence Kaumoana University of Auckland (Education Doctorate)
Daniel Bradford University of Waikato (Bachelor of Business Management Hons./Dip Māori & Pacific Development)
Michaela Martin Massey University ( Bachelor of Business)
Rangitaua Hunia University of Waikato (Strategic Management PhD Thesis)
Rawiri Kerehoma-Hoerara University of Waikato (Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Laws)
Te Wai Ariki Coulston University of Auckland (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce)
LATAM Delegation 2018
Cale Silich, Bachelor of Laws University of Auckland
Jack Potaka, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws, University of Auckland
Lotima Vaioleti, Bachelor of Management Studies, University of Waikato
Lyric Bird, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws, University of Otago
Mikayla Apiti, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws, University of Waikato
Mona-Lisa Wareka, Bachelor of Social Sciences, University of Waikato
Sophie Smythe, Bachelor of Creative Technologies, Auckland University of Technology
Te Ariki Te Puni, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce, University of Auckland
Te Puea Matoe, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts, Auckland University of Technology
Tomairangi McRae, Bachelor of Management Studies, University of Waikato