Nau Mai Haere Mai

Welcome to Poutama Trust

Poutama is an independent charitable trust established in 1988 to provide business development services to Maori. Poutama strives to create an environment for successful business ventures and economic growth for Maori. Income generated from its investments enables Poutama to engage in activities and provide services that support and facilitate Maori business development.

By 2020 Maori businesses will be thriving participants in the New Zealand and Global economies.

‘To advance the quality of the Maori contribution
to New Zealand’s GDP’