Enabling the next generation of pasifika entrepreneurs.
Aotearoa New Zealand is home to the largest Polynesian city in the world, with one in 12 Kiwis identifying with Pacific ethnicities.
As our country continues to change, we believe the potential of our young Pacific people must be woven into our future - especially if we want a more equitable and prosperous country.
We’ve created this space to provide and bridge knowledge so that Pasifika people know what’s out there to help them start a business.
Self-employment, entrepreneurship, being a changemaker - everyone has the right to explore this pathway when it’s right for them.
Get the skills and resources.
We’ve discovered some of the hidden gems where you can gain the confidence, skills and mentors that you need to start a pathway into your own business. Even if you don’t have a clear idea, or you’ve had your own side-hustle for two years, find out if there’s an organisation near you who can help.
Leaders in pacific enterprise.
Before colonisation, pacific entrepreneurs were integral to society with thriving marketplaces and inter-island trade. Exchange was through barter, and wealth was measured by benefits to family and communities, as well as commercial gain.
Pacific businesses are anchored in cultural values, naturally give back to their community, and provide valuable outcomes for many. Watch, listen and learn from our Pacific entrepreneurs and their journeys, right here in Aotearoa.
Support for community groups.
It takes a village to raise a changemaker and we always need more communities delivering skills for Pasifika which is why we’re developing a programme to support the supporters.