Business News Articles

Valerie Poss has been working as a self-taught accountant since 1987 and decided that the year she turned 60, would be the year she gained a formal qualification.

Kushla Porter used to be intimidated by the idea of research. She was pushed out of her comfort zone when she was the only participant from Aotearoa to present at a Global Business Conference and now had a new-found confidence.   

More Ngāti Whakaue business owners are set to benefit from a business development programme led by Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust, Toi Ohomai and Ngāti Whakaue Education Endowment Trust.

A new Bachelor of Accounting on offer at Toi Ohomai aims to fill the industry shortage and will make learning seamless for students. 

Ariana Smith wants to help whānau Māori into work and says a business development course led by Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust and Toi Ohomai has enabled her to set solid foundations for her pakihi (business).

When Covid-19 turned the world upside down, it became an opportunity for business students to learn through adversity and challenging times. 

A research project aimed at identifying the demographics of Whakarewarewa Forest users aims to be a key input into future strategies for the district.  

Supporting the future success of Ngāti Whakaue-owned businesses (pakihi) and the local Rotorua economy is the driver behind a business development programme between Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust, Toi Ohomai and RotoruaNZ. 

Most creatives and entrepreneurs simply don’t have time to put their lives on hold to study and talented graphic designer and fashion-brand owner, Mara Kosac, is no exception.