Hanga-Aro-Rau engaged with Māori stakeholders across the motu as part of our commitment to advancing Māori workforce development. Through this mahi, we identified a broad network of regional and national Māori organisations and associations. While not exhaustive, this list serves as a useful reference point for those looking to strengthen connections, foster collaboration, and engage more meaningfully with Māori business networks across Aotearoa. It reflected our focus on building strong regional relationships while supporting a nationally consistent approach to skills training and workforce development.

These organisations represent an important part of the Māori business landscape: 

 Te Ika-a-Māui (North Island) 

• Te Tai Tokerau – Whāriki Māori Business Network
• Tāmaki Makaurau – Whāriki Māori Business Network 
• Hamilton – Te Hūmeka 
• Rotorua – Takiwai 
• Tauranga – Tauranga Māori Business Association 
• Taranaki – He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki 
• Whanganui – Te Manu Atatū 
• Kāpiti & Horowhenua – Te Rōpū Pakihi 
• Wellington – Te Awe 

Te Waipounamu (South Island) 

• Otago/Southland – Te Kupeka Umaka Māori ki Araiteuru (KUMA) 

National

• Amotai Supplier Diversity Aotearoa