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Supplier diversity consultancy Amotai has teamed up with Waikato economic development agency Te Waka to create opportunities for Māori and Pasifika businesses in the region.
The two organisations are part of an event in Kirikiroa tomorrow night to showcase those businesses and the procurement process.
Amotai spokesperson Ariana Paul says while there has been increased interest shown in what Māori businesses can do since the government flagged a target of having 5 per cent of its spending going through Māori firms, there’s a lot of work required to turn prospects into procurement.
She says collaboration is key.
“We’re building relationships like the one we have in Te Waka all around the country and it’s heartening to know we can see there are strengths in working collaboratively together,” Ms Paul says.
