Establishing enterprise on whenua Māori

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We work closely with landowners and communities to build a shared mandate through collaborative partnerships.

Together, we lay the bedrock for successful and impactful development.

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Poutama

(noun) stepped pattern found in Māori weaving that symbolises
the continued journey of knowledge attainment and growth.

Our codesign journey

The Poutama builds the knowledge and confidence needed to establish successful enterprise on the whenua. Whether it’s the feasibility of a particular land use, the development of a business case for investment purposes or the project management of an actual build, we’ve got you covered end to end!

We can apply our Poutama Journey to any opportunity or problem you require, tailored specifically to your challenge, with a focus on creating appropriate and robust outcomes. Our success stems from involving the range of stakeholders and specialists throughout the journey, and, of course, you!

Below are some of the services we offer:

Identify

Land use capability assessments
High level options reports
High level feasibility studies
GIS mapping & analysis
Tō Whenua Reports
Aspirational plans

Detailed Feasibility

Codesign plan and engagement delivery
Market research & analysis
Planning regulations analysis
Business model development
Financial and investment modelling
Business & Investment Cases
Governance and management model

Implementation

Project Management
Create the team and reporting framework
Procurement
Build it - monitor, evaluate and report
Business plans, budgets & KPIs
Establish marketing & sales platforms
Health & safety

Project / Programme Management

Project planning
Activities scheduling
High-level budgeting and tracking
Stakeholder communication planning
Risk identification and management
Activities coordination
Regular meeting facilitation
Progress reporting

Why work with us?

We are dedicated to enabling trusts to embark on their unique journeys of discovery and unlocking the full potential of their whenua. Together, we can pave the way for successful outcomes and sustainable growth.

Tailored approach

We design an approach that is specific to you, and that will help ensure landowner support – and will de-risk the investment.

Expert advice

We draw on a network of experts from many industries – legal, horticulture, agriculture, planning, investment funding, and Government Agencies - co-designing the solutions with them and you.

Ongoing support

Wherever possible we stay with you to provide support through the entire journey of creating enterprise on your whenua.

Real world results

Convenience from idea to implementation
– we can help you achieve your goals.

Learn about our projects

Want to know more?

Do you have land and you’re not sure what you could do with it, or how to go about progressing your idea? Get in touch to see how we can help!

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