Kurutao w/ Hiraia Haami-Wells: March 20, 2024

We’re currently living in exciting times for Māori in the world of entrepreneurship, with young enterprising Māori kickstarting projects and businesses all over the motu that integrate technology, innovation and kaupapa Māori to serve their communities and lead the way forward.

Kurutao is a workshop and leadership programme founded by Hiraia Haami-Wells and AUT alumni Maru Maxwell, aimed at bringing Māori students into the world of entrepreneurship by showcasing different examples of Māori entrepreneurs and their work, providing a safe avenue for Māori to explore their ideas in the world of business and demonstrating pathways for Tauira Māori to kickstart their careers. 

Oto spoke to Hiraia, Kurutao Founder and a student at the University of Auckland, to discuss the programme, and what it means for Māori youth looking to enter the world of entrepreneurship.