Te Taumata Māori Trade Board Member and Businesswoman, Tania Te Whenua (Tūhoe, Te Whakatōhea) has been appointed to the inaugural World Trade Organisation (WTO) Civil Advisory Board. Tania will join eight other non-government leaders from across .
Kingi Smiler, the chairman of Māori dairy processing company, Miraka, has been inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame. Established in 1994, the Hall recognises and celebrates individuals who have made a significant contribution to .