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New MWDI Course to Boost MaOri Women in Business
New MWDI Course to Boost MaOri Women in Business
Maori women and their whanau are the focus of a new initiative designed to help grow and support their businesses.
Maori Women’s Development Inc (MWDI) and Te Runanga-A-Iwi-O-Ngapuhi will launch a new financial literacy and business hub called He Oranga at the RSA in Kaikohe on 12 November at 12pm.
MWDI Chief Executive, Teresa Tepania-Ashton says He Oranga training workshops focus on increasing financial literacy and business development.
“We partnered with Te Runanga-A-Iwi-O-Ngapuhi and the Fin-Ed Centre at Massey University to run a pilot of part of the He Oranga programme with 18 Te Pu o te Wheke Whanau Ora community workers in the north as Personal Financial Literacy Facilitators.”
“The pilot was a resounding success and Te Runanga-A-Iwi-O-Ngapuhi have subsequently agreed to continue on with participation in other He Oranga courses – this took place last week”
Te Runanga-A-Iwi-O-Ngapuhi Chief Executive Allen Wihongi said financial literacy was one of the key areas of development for whanau, hapu and marae
"It is an area sorely needed. Development opportunities are enhanced through a better appreciation of financial management," Mr Wihongi said.
“Now we are implementing the business development He Oranga programme, Maibiz (an aspirational business development training programme),” Mrs Tepania- Ashton explains. MP for Te Taitokerau, Kelvin Davis will play a role as Head Judge to find the winners of the Maibiz programme.
Auckland City Council and Te Runanga o Ngati 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 Maori business acumen and intelligence across our people, as it aligns with Te Pu o Te Wheke’s economic strategies.”
Maori Womens Development Inc (MWDI) was established in 1987 to encourage the economic development of Maori women and their whanau and ultimately ensure that Maori contribute equitably to this nation’s cultural, economic, social and political achievements.
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