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Building a business can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of websites, programmes, funding opportunities and business resources available, but knowing where to start is often the hardest part.

The TUKUA Resource Hub is a curated collection of tools, templates, organisations and opportunities that we regularly recommend to founders, creators and entrepreneurs across Aotearoa.

These are resources we trust, use ourselves, or have seen create real impact for our community.

Start Here

New to business?

Start with these five resources:
Xero – Know Your Numbers
Free financial literacy training for small business owners.
https://knowyournumbers.xero.com/en-nz/home

Pepa Pakihi
Simple business planning tools designed for Māori entrepreneurs.
https://pepapakihi.nz

TUKUA
Events, mentoring, programmes and entrepreneurial support.
https://tukua.community

Business.govt.nz
The official NZ hub for practical business information and tools.
https://www.business.govt.nz

 

Business Planning & Strategy

Pepa Pakihi
Business planning tools and templates designed specifically for Māori entrepreneurs.
Best for:
Founders wanting a simple and practical business plan.
https://pepapakihi.nz

Business.govt.nz
Business planning templates, calculators and practical guides.
Best for:
New and growing businesses.
https://www.business.govt.nz

Young Entrepreneurs Handbook
A free guide created by TUKUA, The Kings Trust and SAYE, covering practical entrepreneurship fundamentals.
Best for:
Students, young entrepreneurs and first-time founders.
https://konei.nz/products/free-young-entrepreneurs-handbook

 

Money, Cashflow & Forecasting

Xero – Know Your Numbers
One of the best financial literacy programmes available for NZ business owners.
Best for:
Pricing, profitability, cashflow and financial confidence.
https://knowyournumbers.xero.com/en-nz/home

Cash Flow Forecaster
Free cashflow forecasting tool.
Best for:
Planning ahead and avoiding cashflow surprises.
https://www.business.govt.nz

Sorted for Business
Financial education and money management resources.
Best for:
Budgeting and financial confidence.
https://sorted.org.nz

Tax, GST & Compliance
Inland Revenue (IRD)
Everything relating to GST, tax, PAYE and employer obligations.
Best for:
Every business owner.
https://www.ird.govt.nz

ACC for Business
Information about ACC obligations and levies.
Best for:
Self-employed people and employers.
https://www.acc.co.nz

Companies Office
Company registration, director responsibilities and business structures.
Best for:
New companies and business owners.
https://companiesoffice.govt.nz

 

Employment & Team

Employment New Zealand
Employment agreements, wages, leave and employment law.
Best for:
Businesses employing staff or contractors.
https://www.employment.govt.nz

Employment Agreement Builder
Create compliant employment agreements.
Best for:
Small businesses hiring their first employees.
https://www.employment.govt.nz

 

Funding & Investment

Poutama Trust
Business capability and growth support for Māori businesses.
Best for:
Established Māori businesses ready to grow.
https://poutama.co.nz

Māori Women's Development Inc (MWDI)
Loans, mentoring and support for wāhine Māori entrepreneurs.
Best for:
Wāhine Māori founders.
https://www.mwdi.co.nz

Te Puni Kōkiri
Business capability support and funding pathways.
Best for:
Māori businesses seeking support and connections.
https://www.tpk.govt.nz

Work and Income – Start Your Own Business
Training, startup support and funding opportunities.
Best for:
Early-stage founders and people transitioning into self-employment.

https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/work/start-your-own-business/index.html

 

Founder Development

TUKUA
Mentoring, events, programmes and entrepreneurial support.
Best for:
Māori and Pacific founders at any stage.
https://tukua.community

King's Trust Aotearoa
Enterprise programmes, mentoring and founder development.
Best for:
Young entrepreneurs.
https://www.kingstrust.org.nz

Startup Aotearoa
Startup programmes, events and founder support.
Best for:
Technology, innovation and high-growth businesses.
https://startupaotearoa.nz

Digital Boost
Practical digital capability training.
Best for:
Founders wanting to improve systems, marketing and productivity.
https://digitalboost.co.nz

 

Networks & Ecosystem

TUKUA Ecosystem Map
A living map of organisations, funders, programmes, spaces and support available to entrepreneurs across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Best for:
Understanding who is in the ecosystem and where to find support.

TUKUA Ecosystem Map

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Communities & Spaces

Te Ngahere
Coworking, events, community and entrepreneurial support.

https://www.tengahere.co.nz/

Konei
A platform showcasing Māori and Aotearoa brands, products and creators.
https://konei.nz

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Whāriki Māori Business Network

A community of Māori business owners focused on capability building, networking, learning and collective success.

Best for:
Founders wanting to connect with other Māori business owners and grow their network.

https://www.whariki.co.nz

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Contracts, Procurement & Supply Chains

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Amotai

Connects Māori and Pasifika businesses with buyers, procurement opportunities and supply chains across Aotearoa.

Best for:
Established businesses looking to secure contracts, supplier opportunities and corporate/government relationships.

https://www.amotai.nz

 

Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS)

New Zealand Government tender opportunities.

Best for:
Businesses wanting to bid for government contracts.

https://www.gets.govt.nz

 

Auckland Council Supplier Information

Information for businesses wanting to work with Auckland Council.

Best for:
Businesses seeking local government opportunities.

https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

A Final Thought

Resources don't build businesses.

People do.

The best thing you can do is identify the biggest challenge facing your pakihi right now and seek support from the people, organisations and communities that can help you move forward.

You don't need every resource on this page.

You just need the right one for your next step.

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