Our Kaupapa

Te Rōpū Pakihi supports the growth and development of Māori enterprise in the Kāpiti Coast and Horowhenua region

The network was established in April 2001 by nine founding businesses many of whom remain core members. The membership believes that it is the influence of kaupapa tuku iho that makes our businesses unique contributors to our communities.

Kaitiakitanga - guarding and protecting the mauri of Te Rōpū Pakihi and respecting the mana of all people
Manaakitanga – being generous, providing hospitality and support
Wairuatanga - valuing and respecting each other’s spiritual beliefs
Ūkaipōtanga - nurturing the creation and sustenance of Māori enterprise
Kotahitanga - collectively uniting to meet a common purpose

Te Reo – supporting, encouraging and being respectful of the use of Te Reo
Whanaungatanga - creating an environment where all relationships thrive
Whakapapa - promoting shared business and being aware of hapū/iwi/whānau connections
Pūkengatanga - providing environments rediscover, create and to share and foster traditional and contemporary knowledge and skills
Rangatiratanga – playing our part in facilitating Māori business growth and wellbeing

Te Rōpū Pakihi has adopted the above ten kaupapa tuku iho, guiding principles that influence all activity undertaken.

Membership is FREE

Te Rōpū Pakihi provides a free listing for all Māori enterprises in the rohe just send us your business details through the registration icon to get involved and engage with other local Māori business.