Amotai - Supplier Diversity NZ

Our Amotai team has just concluded our end of year team wānanga. Three days of open wānanga, sharing kōrero, whakaaro and mātauranga. We spent time reflecting and sharing insights and experiences from the year that has been. We also spent time reviewing our purpose and the strategy we need to implement to push this kaupapa forward. Rautaki - Strategy, unites an organisation to deliver on their vision and mission. Developing a strategic plan with the intention of establishing supplier diversity as a strategic goal of the company and executing that goal demonstrates a commitment to fostering Māori and Pasifika businesses. Our Tere ki Tai article on Rautaki demonstrates key aspects such as strategy and planning, policy and budget. Our tīma have had a valuable last few days incorporating rautaki into our business wānanga, find out how you can do the same: https://lnkd.in/gr-Tkkck #Amotai #TerekiTaiThursday #SupplierDiversity

Have your festive season gifts sorted with Kai Ora Honey Ltd 🍯 Kai Ora Honey founded by Blanche Morrogh is a Māori-owned business from the Far North, offering a premium range of Mānuka honey products. Rooted in traditional Māori values and sustainable practices, Kai Ora supports local communities while preserving native forests. Kai Ora’s premium Mānuka honey and unique culinary range make the perfect holiday gift. 🌟 Exciting news! Blanche and her team have a special offer exclusive to Amotai buyers and suppliers. If you're registered with Amotai and would like 20% off your purchase, comment KAI ORA below and we will send you the discount code 🌟 Order by 15th December 2024 to ensure delivery before Christmas 🎄 #Amotai #SupportLocal #IndigenousBusiness

Check out the story of passionate founder Motekiai Tangi and his business Fitness Sci-Tec! Amotai supplier, Motekiai has designed a fitness programme combining medical knowledge and fitness which supports health gains for Pacific communities. Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Motekiai continues to improve health outcomes from his programme's success, changing the lives of many within his hapori already. Read about Fitness Sci-Tec's story, with many thanks to Pacific Media Network for providing this piece - https://ow.ly/fFm850UckUZ #Pasifika #Community #Amotai

Congratulations Amotai suppliers Waitomo Group and Longveld for your achievements at the recent Waikato Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Ka mau te wehi!

In this week's #TerekiTaiThursday we release the fifth article of Nga Pou o Tere ki Tai: Rautaki - Aligning Strategy for Supplier Diversity. Here's what you can look forward to in this week's read: ⚡ Having a strategy isn't just a plan, it’s a manifesto- a bold statement of where your organisations values and priorities lie ⚡ A supplier diversity policy doesn't just set standards; it defines excellence ⚡ Including a supplier diversity budget means there is money with intention to be spent on resources needed to support supplier diversity programmes Read on: https://lnkd.in/gr-Tkkck #Amotai #SupplierDiversity #TerekiTai

When Alice Bray-Paroli says: "Supplier diversity is one of many pou to developing strong supply chains and enabling healthier economies, communities and ecosystems. For Aotearoa, it breathes life into our Beca Te Tiriti commitment" Watch this space with Beca... 👀 Check this pic out too. Powerful, wāhine ma!

Far North District Council's The State of the Far North Address 2024 took place recently with Mayor Moko Tepania inspiring those in Te Tai Tokerau with powerful reflections of the region’s recent challenges, the progress made and a roadmap towards a more resilient Far North 2100. Opening with karakia, kapahaka and discussing navigating through council systems, policies, and processes, Mayor Moko Tepania also honored iwi, hapū, volunteers, stakeholders, and “cousin” councils that make Tai Tokerau a thriving place to live. Here are a few keynotes from our Te Tai Tokerau SDL, Missy Armstrong who attended: ⚡ Far North has a population of 71,430, a roading network of 2,700 km and a projected 9.5% growth by 2028. ⚡The far north battled immense challenges with severe droughts, covid-19 and cyclones. ⚡ Only 39% of residents fund council services yet costs of repairs and maintenance are continuing to rise. ⚡ As a leader, Mayor Moko praises the dedication of the 400 staff and 29 elected members who work tirelessly for our community. A wero was placed by Moko Tepania: “Let’s make this journey together. Keep the conversation going, attend consultation events, watch our live streams and raise requests for service.” As always, his personable delivery strengthened the connections in the room, nga mihi nui Mayor Moko for your leadership and vision for our future! #FarNorthWhānau #StrongerTogether #CommunityLeadership

For all our friends in Tāmaki Makaurau, Haa ki Roto, Haa ki Waho is an event happening tomorrow that will discuss the role regenerative placemaking, art and design play in uplifting the story of place, indigenous narratives and social outcomes.

Welcome to #TerekiTaiThursday! Nearly ¾ of *Impact buyers have indicated that they attend our annual Summit and/or networking events *Impact Buyers are Amotai buyers that have completed their Tere ki Tai assessment and are working on their action plans. Amotai connects buyers with Māori and Pasifika owned businesses. We do this through a variety of ways, but we find that kanohi ki te kanohi sets the best intention in developing a fruitful working relationship. Supporting buyer members to expand their supply chain with diverse suppliers is critical in awarding more contracts to diverse suppliers. Our Meet the Buyer programme will be back next year. This is an opportunity for buyer members to engage with numerous Māori and/or Pasifika suppliers to kickstart that working relationship. Check out what Amotai supplier Lochlan Spence Ihaka Marino Te Waru Hynd had to share about his experience at Meet the Buyer Tauranga earlier this year. "After the last Meet the Buyer event in Tauranga, we kept in touch with Taupō District Council, who in turn advised us of their specialist panel openings. We have just received our first invitation to join their specialist panel out of 230 submissions, which is currently the first panel we have been invited to in the country. We’re so deeply excited, and this could lead to three years of work for our local engineers and is exactly the type of opportunities we were hoping to achieve from Amotai". If you want to be involved in our Meet the Buyer programme for 2025, comment below or email me Paul@amotai.nz Check out Lochlan Spence Ihaka Marino Te Waru Hynd from Ruru speaking on our future entrepreneurs panel from Summit 2024👇🌟 #Amotai #SupplierDiversity #TerekiTaiThursday #MeettheBuyer

Exciting moments from the National Local Government Strategic Procurement Group Conference in Whangārei! Recently Te Tai Tokerau Supplier Diversity Lead, Missy, took the stage to highlight the power of intentional and inclusive procurement strategies. She showcased how councils nationwide are making a positive impact through thoughtful decision-making. A special shoutout to Taniwha Worx, an Amotai supplier, who proudly contributed to the impressive $59 million Whangārei District Council building! 🤝 Missy also connected with industry leaders Robbie Paul from Waihanga Ara Rau and Jude Thompson, Regional Public Service Lead Advisor for Tai Tokerau. Together, we are all paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future 🌟 If you didn't know already, Amotai offers FREE membership for councils—so join us in making a difference 💪✨ #Amotai #SupplierDiversity #Procurement #Inclusion #Whangārei #CommunityImpact