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MWDI supports wāhine Māori and their whānau in business through micro-loans, business coaching & financial capability programmes.

02/11/2026

Noema (November) is looking busy at MWDI! As we head towards the end of the year, we’re continuing to support and empower wāhine Māori in business.

We’ve loved spending the past few months travelling across the motu, connecting with incredible wāhine, and supporting their pakihi journeys. We’re looking forward to even more of this in the new year!

This month, our final Business Loan round of the year is closing, MWDI HineBoss™ continues, and applications for MWDI Te Aka are open!

And there’s more to come! Keep your eyes peeled for an exciting new kaupapa we’ll be sharing soon

Swipe through to see what’s coming up this Noema, and visit the link in our bio to learn more.

29/10/2026

Ready to take the next step in your business journey? Whether you're looking to turn your business idea into reality or grow something you've already started, MWDI is here to support you!

Our Business Loans offer wāhine Māori and their whānau access to funding, guidance and support to help bring their business goals to life. Loans from $10,000 to $50,000, current interest rate of 3% & guidance and support along the way.

Have questions? Take a look at our Business Loans with Boo highlights on Instagram, where we answer some of your frequently asked questions!

Applications close Monday 9 November 2026.

Head to our website to check your eligibility, learn more and start your application.

29/10/2026

We loved having Sina Potaka of Tiamāni join us at Kohinga Koha, where she had the opportunity to showcase her beautiful creations and share her pakihi with others! We caught up with Sina to hear a little about her journey, from completing our Hine Boss programme to taking her pakihi to new places with the support of MWDI.

It’s moments like these that remind us why we do what we do – seeing wāhine back themselves, grow in confidence and take on new opportunities! If you’ve been thinking about starting your own pakihi, or you’re ready to see where your journey could take you, we’d love to support you too.

Our next Hine Boss programme is coming up this November! Whether you’re just starting out or already on your pakihi journey, there’s a place for you at MWDI. Head over to our website (link in bio) to explore how we can support you and take that next step!

28/10/2026

Wāhine mā, are you ready to bring your pakihi dreams to life? Whether you’re just starting your business journey, already running a pakihi, or looking to take things to the next level, MWDI HineBoss™ is for you!

Join MWDI for our fully funded 3-day online wānanga designed to help wāhine Māori build their business skills, grow their confidence, and turn their ideas into action. Over three days, you’ll gain practical business knowledge, work towards completing at least 80% of your business plan, and connect with like-minded wāhine on the same journey!

Friday – Sunday | Online
9:30am – 11:30am & 12:30pm – 2:30pm daily

If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to invest in yourself and your pakihi, this is it!

Register now through the link in the comments. We’d love to have you join us, wāhine mā!

22/10/2026

A special part of Kohinga Koha was seeing our MWDI wāhine out there sharing their pakihi! We were proud to support Sina Potaka of Tiamāni and Renei Kelt of Bhone to attend the summit and showcase their products at our MWDI stall.

Both wāhine have connected with MWDI through our HineBoss wānanga, lending services and mentoring, and it was awesome to see them making connections, sharing their mahi and being part of these important conversations around Māori entrepreneurship.

We also caught up with Sina and Renei to hear more about their pakihi and their experiences at Kohinga Koha — interviews coming soon!

He mihi nui to these wāhine for the mahi they do and for sharing their journeys with us.

22/10/2026

MWDI had a great time at Kohinga Koha, connecting with Māori in business and those aspiring to start their own pakihi, sharing our services and learning from the experiences of others.

There were some valuable reminders for our wāhine, from learning through our mistakes and navigating failure to taking our time when choosing who we go into business with. Chelsea Winstanley shared the importance of doing our due diligence, making sure our values align and not letting someone else’s urgency rush our decisions.

We were also reminded that building a pakihi is about more than business. It’s about making space for our whānau, bringing our tamariki along on the journey and creating something that can be carried through generations. And as we think about the future we want for our rangatahi, we can’t get so caught up building it that we forget to bring them along with us. It’s about creating opportunities that make a difference for them now, not just somewhere down the track.

We’re heading home feeling grateful for the connections, the inspiration and the opportunities ahead. Ngā mihi nui to everyone who made this kaupapa so special!

If you’d like MWDI to bring our kaupapa and services to your rohe, get in touch with our team and keep an eye out for upcoming wānanga.

14/10/2026

Wāhine mā, there’s still time to register!

As we head into the final HineBoss programmes of 2026, now is the perfect time to take that next step in your pakihi journey! Our October HineBoss kicks off tomorrow, 16–18 October, and we’d love to see you there!

Whether you’re just starting out with a business idea or looking to grow your existing pakihi, HineBoss is an opportunity to build your confidence, gain practical business skills and connect with other like-minded wāhine Māori.

Don't miss your chance to be part of HineBoss before the year wraps up!

Register now through the link in the comments!

Address

The Dominion Building, Victoria Street
Wellington
6141

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.mwdi.co.nz/

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