Hikirangi Wairoa Brings The Generator as part of Two-Day Rural Business Symposium to Raupunga Raupunga, New Zealand 

Thursday, 26 March ~ Hastings Library
11:00am – 2:00pm
📍201 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings

Fri 27 – Sat 28 March ~ Hikirangi / Wairoa / Raupunga
Symposium at Te Huki Marae               📍36 Putere Road, Raupunga 4189, Hawke’s Bay

New Zealand's #1 event for women founders, investors, and supporters, is a high-impact, two-day event is designed to supercharge the growth of women-led ventures and spark connections that last long after the event concludes.

Electrify Aotearoa | 9 -10 June | Auckland

Secure your spot HERE!

Pacific Business Owners, Apply Now for a Grant!

Due to a high level of demand, the Regional Capital Grants fund submission deadline has been extended to Monday 13 April, 5pm.

✉️Please email regionalfund@pacificbusiness.co.nz to receive an application form.

MyMahi in partnership with the Department of Internal Affairs (NZ), announced the launch of the DIA eID for students.

Available to NZ citizens 16+ with a MyMahi Digital Learner ID, this secure digital credential lets students access services like banking, KiwiSaver etc in minutes—no paperwork needed. 

Find out what benefits and payments you can get from Work and Income if you're eligible. The full list can be found HERE!

Check out our tools and resources to help you pursue the opportunities you want—whether you’re just getting started or already underway.

See more HERE.

Westpac NZ is making a $100 million commitment to lending to start-up businesses, the bank says providing a helping hand to small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the country.

Creative NZ provides local funding for arts projects - giving councils money each year to distribute, supporting over 1,800 projects annually. Apply through your local council — closing dates vary by region. Click here for Council websites 

Pulse Energy is 100% community owned, has 5x $1,000 grants to offer to community driven projects.

Applications close 20th March. Register Here!

🚨 Whānau, PLEASE be careful with car finance! 🚨
Right now we’re seeing young drivers—being signed up to loans they can’t afford, for cars that aren’t even worth the price.

Here’s the truth:
❌ Some lenders don’t check licences properly
❌ Some don’t do real affordability checks
❌ Some push loans that double the cost of the car
❌ And vulnerable families get left with massive debt + no support

Before you sign anything, protect yourself:

✅ Check the official guide: Buying a car | Commerce Commission
👉 (What lenders MUST do, your rights, and red flags)

✅ Talk to a FREE financial mentor
They’ll check the deal, explain the costs, and make sure you’re not being ripped off.

💬 If it feels rushed, confusing, or too good to be true — STOP.
Your financial future is worth more than someone else’s commission.