A different way for wāhine to do business
The kaupapa Māori collective where wāhine Māori business owners grow together
Proudly supporting wāhine Māori business owners in partnership with:
You're building something that matters.
You’re building a pakihi that reflects your values and supports your whānau.
But most mainstream business advice doesn’t account for tikanga, the realities of being wāhine, or the cost to your wellbeing.
Inside Te Kāinga Wāhine, you’ll find ways of thinking that align with your values, shared guidance that meets you where you are, and support that feels like belonging.
Te Kāinga Wāhine is first and foremost a collective.
A space where wāhine are in this together.
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Membership
A space where wāhine share, reflect, and grow together — with practical business strategy and support that fits your world.
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1:1 Coaching
Deep, personalised support for when you need focused guidance. Work with Amy, an ICF-certified Māori business coach, to navigate specific challenges and opportunities in your pakihi.
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Free Resources
Not ready to commit? Start here. Listen to the podcast, read the blog, download our curated resource guide for wāhine Māori business owners.
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Te Mana o Ngā Wāhine
Our annual event where wāhine Māori changemakers, doers, and leaders come together for courageous kōrero, real connection, and space to just be.
The Podcast & Blog:
Stories, Strategy & Real Talk
Our podcast and blog go beyond business tactics. Be part of conversations that reflect your journey — identity, navigating te ao Māori, wellbeing, and the things that matters most. Start here for kōrero that feeds your whole journey, not just your bottom line.
Read the Blog
Listen to the Podcast
What’s it like inside Te Kāinga Wāhine?
Being part of Te Kāinga Wāhine means having people beside you — not watching from the outside.
Hear directly from members about what it's really like to be part of Te Kāinga Wāhine:
What membership gives you:
Your people - Wāhine Māori business owners who understand the unique challenges of navigating both worlds
Space to breathe - Intimate kōrero groups where you can be honest about the struggles and the wins without judgement
Real strategy - Practical guidance on the actual business challenges you're facing, not generic advice
Consistent accountability - Weekly sessions, monthly check-ins, and a community invested in your progress
Sustainable growth - Build a profitable business without burning out or sacrificing what matters
Here’s how we show up together:
Quarterly strategic planning sessions
Monthly strategy kōrero and accountability
Kōrero group sessions (daytime and evening options)
Expert workshops on topics that matter (things like pūtea, visibility, support and systems)
Local meet ups and networking ā-kanohi
Directory profile and promotion
Online community to connect with other members
Digital kete of resources
And we keep adding what members really need
FREE Resource Guide: 90+ Resources for Wāhine Māori Business Owners
From funding opportunities to wellbeing support, we've curated the resources that actually matter for wāhine Māori building pakihi in Aotearoa. Download the guide and get access to supports specifically designed for us.
