A great new kaupapa to help grow and build businesses Panui mai whanau Rūnanga Partners with MWDI to Boost Māori Women in Business Māori women and their whānau are the focus of a new initiative designed to help grow and support their businesses. Māori Women’s Development Inc (MWDI) and Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi launched a new financial literacy and business hub called He Oranga at the RSA in Kaikohe yesterday (12 November). MWDI Chief Executive, Teresa Tepania-Ashton says He Oranga training workshops focus on increasing financial literacy and business development. “We partnered with Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi and the Fin-Ed Centre at Massey University to run a pilot of part of the He Oranga programme with 18 Te Pū o te Wheke Whānau Ora community workers in the north as Personal Financial Literacy Facilitators. “The pilot was a resounding success and Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi have subsequently agreed to continue on with participation in other He Oranga courses,” said Teresa. Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi Chief Executive Allen Wihongi said financial literacy was one of the key areas of development for whānau, hapū and marae It is an area sorely needed. Development opportunities are enhanced through a better appreciation of financial management, Mr Wihongi said. Auckland City Council and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Porou have also partnered with MWDI to have He Oranga rolled out to their communities. “We are delighted to have these organisations on board to help strengthen Māori business acumen and intelligence across our people, as it aligns with Te Pū o Te Wheke’s economic strategies,” said Teresa.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 04:05:43 +0000
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