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Te riri o Ruamoko kei Otautahi

 

 

 

Ki nga mate haere, haere, haere….
haere ma runga o waka aroha ki tera taha o paerau, tihei mauri mate!

Ki nga hunga ora, He mihi pouri he mihi tautoko ki nga tangata e noho ana kei Otautahi, kia kaha.

Ahakoa he mahi uaua kei mua a koutou, kei konei Te Roopu Whakatau o Poutama ki te awhi ki te tautoko koutou e mahi ana I roto I te ao umanga. 

Our thoughts are with the people of Christchurch during this devastating time especially those that have lost family, friends and acquaintances. To our Christchurch whanau of businesses please do not hesitate to contact us if you think we can be of any assistance even if it’s just for words of support and encouragement.

Noho ora mai
Nga te whanau o te Roopu Whakatau o Poutama

 

March 2011

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Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu - Earthquake Charitable Trust Account

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If you would like to make a donation to assist the people of Otautahi you can do so through Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu Charitable Trust.

Opened after September 4, this account is still open. Funds will be used for Ngāi Tahu Whānui, members of all iwi in the affected region, and the wider community. Please log your name with any donation.

Cooking with Charles Royal - New cookbook release

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Whitcoulls / Huia Publishing - www.maorifood.com

Charles Royal, cooking some kinaki

Spot Charles early Saturday morning at the Kuirau market buying his vegetables or even earlier having a soak at Waitangi Soda Springs.  After that forget about reaching him by cell phone...he’ll be in the bush on the outskirts of Rotorua harvesting kinaki (native bush herbs of Aotearoa) or he could be in China promoting his Kinaki NZ brand and helping Dunninghams NZ to crack a major deal.  Kinaki wontons and dim sims for the Chinese..you bet!

‘Cooking with Charles Royal’ is a taonga, a national treasure as is the man himself.  Never before has New Zealand seen an indigenous cookbook of this calibre.  Charles generously shares his knowledge of harvesting native foods sustainably, he shares preparation and cooking methods as we are taken on a food journey where the bush and sea come alive and the mauri or life force almost jumps off the plate.

The food photography is exceptional and enraptures Charles’ gift of presenting us with the perfect balance of flavours, colours and shapes that heighten our senses and tempt our palates –Recipes and the traditional and modern cooking methods are easy to follow-Pikopiko Toroi, Titi Risotto, Fire Roasted Kahawai, Ti-Toki Duck and Miro Berries, Horopito Rack of Lamb, Sticky Kawakawa Meringues are a few of my favourites!

Horopito Salmon is one of Charles’ signature dishes I have been cooking for years and matching with Tohu Pinot Noir. Tohu Wines, the Maori owned indigenous wines of New Zealand, are naturally matched with key dishes throughout the book www.tohu.co.nz . You will also discover a few very traditional surprises enjoyed by our ancestors!

From winning his first cooking competition at age six to being awarded ‘Innovative Chef of the Year’ 2003 and ‘Award of Innovation and Excellence’ we are introduced to his fascinating life story.  An army career cooking for hundreds of troops, guest chef at the Four Seasons Hotels in Rome and Milan, his dramatic and innovative food at his own restaurants in Paraparaumu, Rotorua and Auckland, his life impacting encounter with the Slow Food Movement, his New Zealand food tours and the formation and showcasing of his distinctly New Zealand brand and philosophy of Kinaki NZ to the global market place.

Charles acknowledges his tupuna, his wife and whanau for their support and inspiration to create indigenous culinary experiences.  His mihi to Papatuanuku is his commitment to ensure his culture’s food identity survives by promoting sustainability as practiced by our elders and passing on the health benefits of kinaki that lie at our doorstep.

At last a Cookbook from a prized Maori chef and Kinaki NZ food supplier. He taonga tuku iho.

Na Wikitoria Oman

Barbican Training Centre – Susan Piket

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The Barbican Training Centre is based in sunny Nelson and has become a recognised leading provider of business training programmes and advisory services to SMEs and Maori organisations across Te Tau Ihu and the Pacific basin.

Barbican was founded in 2003 by owner Susan Piket, of Rongowhakāta and Ngati Kahungunu descent.  Having returned home after a number of years working as the Susan PiketFinance Director of the Nikko banking group in London’s financial markets, she seized the opportunity to use her financial and business acumen to start her own business.

Having begun life as a sole trader, Barbican now employs three staff and contracts trainers to deliver its programmes across Te Tau Ihu.  It delivers the business training programmes for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and various government agencies.

Barbican has recently purchased the old Stoke Post Office, a Nelson landmark that will became its permanent home from 1st March.  With the assistance of Poutama Trust, the training rooms are deliberately designed to cater for learning in the 21st century – vibrant colours and contemporary furniture!!

Visit or contact us at www.barbicantrainingcentre.com or call us on 03-544 9812.

Dive Tatapouri

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DIVE TATAPOURI is proudly owned and operated by Gisborne local’s Dean (Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau/Ngati Awa) and Chris Savage.  One of the region’s most active tourism operators, the business has focused on growing its unique blend of eco-tourism and reef ecology experiences with a genuine passion for East Coast and things Maori. Together, this combines to provide visitors with a unique style of manaaki that is coast hospitality. 

The business offers a range of water-based experiences that include; wild stingray feeding, reef ecology tours, dive training and charters, Rere Rock Slide tours and the popular Shark Cage dive.  Dean also contracts as an underwater videographer and has recently completed a number of film contracts including the popular Tangaroa series with Pio Terei.  Over the last 2 years, the couple have also invested into an upgrade of the premise, with improvements to its seaside lounge and outdoor dining area, as well as ongoing refurbishment of the accommodation complex located directly across the road, which offers cabins that are able to cater to up to short or long stays.  The target market for the business includes both international and domestic visitors alike, ranging from individuals, group or FIT backpackers to specialist niches and mayoral delegations.

To further compliment the upgrade that was completed last year in time for a visit by Prime Minister John Key and Associate Maori Affairs Minister Georgina Te Heuheu, the business has started to make some high end improvements to its main beachside bach, which once completed will offer a higher standard of accommodation to the discerning traveler that is prepared to pay that additional extra.

Recently the business took advantage of the national Kapa Haka Festival - Te Matatini o Te Ra being held at Wai o Hika Estate in Gisborne.  Amongst those that managed to experience the sting ray feeding and visit the Dive Tatapouri team included Air NZ managers Delwyn Mitchell and Andrew Baker. Also onsite and staying seaside for the duration of the Te Matatini Festival was well known Maori actor and entertainer Tem Morrison who was also in Gisborne attending the event. 

“The year ahead is looking to be an interesting one” comments Dean.  “We have been busy working with Tourism Eastland and ground operators such as Magic and Kiwi to improve the flow and overall experience offered to visitors” he says. “With the likes of Tourism NZ sending through famil groups from China and other countries, it shows that the East Coast can grow niche segments, including cruise ship tourism which is starting to deliver some good numbers to the operators in the region.

 

Contact the team at;
Dean +6427185982 Chris +6468685153 or call in at 532 Whangara Rd, SH35 Tatapouri GISBORNE

 

 

Joe Kemp

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Hidden behind his home across from the shores of Lake Rotoma, is sculptor JOE KEMP’s very own forest gallery.  For those that are drawn by the large sculptures adorning the roadside drive and take the time to stop and pull over – the experience is one that easily finds people staying a while.  A place of tranquility and beauty, this enchanted forest gallery set amidst native ferns and fauna is a unique experience not to be missed.

Married with three sons, Joe and wife Sherie have lived at Lake Rotoma for the last fifteen years. Whilst originally born in Christchurch, Joe moved up to the Bay of Plenty at the age of two and has been there ever since.  With tribal connections to Ngai Tahu, Ngapuhi and Te Arawa (Ngati Makino) – he has had a fascination with art ever since he can remember. It is this passion that has turned into a life-long career for Joe, who by his own admission is self-taught. “I find it a great privilege to be able to create the art and sculptures in the mediums and forms that I do” says Joe.  “I enjoy carving the human form and in-particular females. I feel doing the human form connects me with my ancestral links which brings a whole new meaning and purpose to the finished work” he says.  Using wood as his main medium, Joe enjoys the secrets and surprises that native timbers have inherently within them.  “I sense a connection with Tane Mahuta (the life force of the tree) as I'm working with the wood, so it is quite a special feeling, something that also carries over to Papatuanuku (Earth Mother) when I am carving with a variety of stone”. 

For the past four years  Joe has hosted the Lake Rotoma Art Exhibition at his outdoor gallery where he also showcases the works of other artists from around New Zealand and abroad.  The two-week event held at the start of the year featured more than 90 works of art including paintings, sculptures, ceramics and raranga (weaving).  Joe himself had about 20 works on display alongside the work of ten other artists from Te Arawa, three from overseas and others from Auckland, Whakatane, Tauranga and the South Island.  His son and wife also had sculptures on display as well.

In terms of 2011 Joe has an upcoming solo exhibition at the Art by the Sea Gallery in Devonport, Auckland (31 March to 18 April).  He’s also in talks with a gallery in Hawaii where he hopes to get up to hold an exhibition later in the year and is working with council’s in Rotorua and Whakatane in regards to the development of visitor Art Trails in and around the Rugby World Cup.

Contact details:
Joe Kemp MB +64272482831  HM +6473620899 453 Lake Rotoma, Bay of Plenty

NZ Sports Academy

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www.nzsportsacademy.co.nz

The Maori Rugby & Cultural Experience – a unique branding opportunity for the international market and Rugby World Cup

The New Zealand Sports Academy CEO – Jim Love, believes that “the key ingredients in the NZSA’s story so far, is the unique brand of Maori rugby that is taught to international players and teams from around the world and the inter-cultural exchanges and truly New Zealand experiences that are offered to the international market”

It’s NZSA’s thirteenth year and directors Jim (Te Atiawa) and Jeanna Love (Ngati Whakaue) are looking forward to another exciting year and the opportunities the rugby world cup will bring. The academy has grown exponentially over recent years; opening its doors to Northland rugby in Whangarei and rugby league last year. This year they’re looking at opening rugby in North Harbour and rugby and rugby league in Wellington.

The international programme has been in place for 11 years with players coming from all over the world to experience Maori rugby and culture.

Jim says that “this academy aims to provide professional rugby tuition for overseas players and coaches”. He adds that “international appeal is greatly enhanced by the cultural flavour that his students provide and by the fact that the programme success is based on promoting the Maori flair or style of rugby”.

Players can attend NZSA intensive rugby programmes from one to three months where the concentration is on providing international players with the necessary skills and professional rugby environment to develop their techniques, as well as experience a unique brand of rugby.

The academy has received strong positive feedback from both international players and coaches such as Sydney’s West Harbour RFC, who are returning for the second time to NZSA this month.

Club President, Bob Ellis says “The highlight of the NZ tour without a doubt was the Rotorua leg. The program Jim put together with his team gave us exactly what we wanted, an insider’s look at high performance rugby training and development, complemented by exposure to the tribal culture and traditions of the Maori people. Our boys stayed two nights in the big house on the Tunohopu Marae and were right into the Maori Haka and Weapons training”. The fun, and off field enjoyment was capped by white-water-rafting on the nearby Kaituna River with Kaitiaki Adventures www.kaitiaki.co.nz.

 “The international guests that are accepted onto the programme are made up of two specific markets,” Jim says. “They are either individual players (who are here for longer stays) or an entire team of players and coaches (who are here for a short tour)”.  Jim states that the international guests bring a new dimension to the academy “because whether they are here for a long or short stay, they all go away with life-changing experiences, fond memories and new found friends” This has proved true as after 10 years of working with Kevin Battle the Santa Barbara rugby academy has been running for 2 years with Jim travelling to Santa Barbara regularly to assist develop USA rugby.

For the Rugby World Cup the NZSA will promote New Zealand as the ultimate rugby destination experience while leveraging its programme’s cultural component as a point of difference in the market place.

On the 11th,12th & 13th of October 2011 NZSA will be host for Tribal rugby 2011 a festival of Maori rugby and culture which will offer international visitors the best in Maori food, beverages and entertainment, as well as showcase Maori rugby.

Poutama with its experience and connections in the Maori food, beverage and entertainment sectors will be working alongside NZSA to help the festival go off!!

If you would like to feature food and beverage products at the Tribal Rugby Festival please contact Vonese 021 683 681 vonese@poutama.co.nz

Dharma – Sara Allsop & Jock Robson

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Iwi – Ngapuhi

Sara Allsop and Jock Robson are both highly talented hairdressers and creative stylists.  They both co-own Dharma which is one of New Zealand’s leading boutique hair salons.  Between them they have more than 25 years experience in the hairdressing industry both in New Zealand and internationally.

In 2004 Jock and Sara set up their business and operate an upmarket hair salon and training facility for industry and public.  They have developed a New York style chic which gives them some point of difference over their competitors.  Since opening their doors the team at Dharma have either placed or won in every major industry award.

Sara has obtained a reputation through her devotion to the industry as a whole, which has led to her success in many of the major industry awards in New Zealand.

Most recently Sara was a finalist for NZ Hairdresser of the Year at Hair Expo and also worked at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York and Rosemount Fashion Week in Australia.

Jock began his hairdressing career over 13 years ago and has also been the recipient and winner of numerous awards for Hairdressing and Style.  Jock has worked backstage at both New Zealand and New York Fashion Weeks and is currently a finalist for NZ Hairdresser of the Year 2011.

Sara says “The past year for Dharma has been amazing!”  Sara worked on the Vogue show which was the largest at New York Fashion Week last year and was one of a few New Zealand hairdressers that got invited to participate in New York Fashion Week.   Sara has already been invited back to attend in 2011.

While Sara was over in New York she got some great exposure and many opportunities to make further connections in the industry.  Sara said “I got to work on several other shows through connections I made on the first one!”  She arrived back from New York with only days to spare before launching into New Zealand Fashion Week.  It’s been a crazy time for Dharma but very exciting at the same time, Poutama wishes them all the best for the year ahead!

The Matatau Maori Business Centre

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The MATATAU MAORI BUSINESS CENTRE was officially opened by Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples last month who was joined by 100+ guests at the new premises based at Putney Way in Manukau City.  Attended by a number of Maori businesses and agencies, the invitees also included Te Puni Kokiri CE Leith Comer as well as representatives from Poutama Trust and Auckland City Council.

The need for a dedicated Maori Business Centre in South Auckland has been there for sometime as acknowledged many on the night, including the centre’s Patron Dame Georgina Kirby. Under the guidance of then Manukau City Council Economic Development Executive Tania Tarawa the trust was set up and a number of supportive Maori business people were shoulder tapped to tautoko the project.  With a commitment there to lease a building for three years to achieve an 'enterprise hub' for Maori in Manukau and for wider Auckland as part of then Mayor Len Brown's Manukau City Council Maori Development Framework and Tomorrow Manukau the project was too significant an opportunity to pass up, particularly with more than 45,000 Maori living in the immediate area.  “I think it’s important to support Maori enterprise to grow and through that individuals to achieve and make a genuine contribution to the economic wellbeing of South Auckland” says Tania.

“Manukau City Council was instrumental in getting this project off the ground” acknowledges Poutama Business Advisor Oscar Nathan.  “With their upfront commitment, entities such as Poutama can have the confidence to support any pragmatic business and networking opportunities promoted by the centre as it works as a hub for Maori enterprise in South Auckland and assists pathways for business advice across the region” says Oscar.  “Our Poutama team has already utilised the centre as a place to meet with clients and others in the region and are looking at some upcoming dates as well” says Oscar.

So what is the Matatau Maori Business Centre?

A serviced office space for Maori SME’s (small, medium enterprises) the centre is a place for Maori enterprise to do business from, and for others to access Maori enterprise more readily.  The centre is also a place for Maori entrepreneurs to gather, plan and do business, be it with each other or meeting with potential clients.  It is also a place to grow business relationships and build and create alliances. Click to open image!Click to open image!

There are already a number of activities underway at the Matatau Business Centre that include;

Maori Business Facilitation Service – Drop in Clinics

Monthly drop-in sessions with MBFS team Rosalie Williams and Roberta Anetipa from the Maori Business Facilitation Service. The MBFS is a Te Puni Kokiri business facilitation service that connects new and existing Maori business with contracted business mentors that can assist, mentor, coach and work with business owners to better define, understand or realise their business needs.

Mihi Atu Mihi Mai (After 5) - Business Networking - Each 2nd & 4Th Friday of the month.

A regular meet and greet networking evening held every fortnight at the Maori business centre in Manukau, providing businesses with the opportunity to connect with like minded business people in a relaxed environment over refreshments and nibbles. Those that attend have the opportunity to do a 2 minute pitch on the night as well as work in with others to collaborate on other business related opportunities.

Launch of the Whaikorero Series (Speaker Series) – Tuesday 8th March, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

This event will be hosted by the centre once a month for Maori business people to listen to a variety of high profile Maori and non-Maori corporate, academic, industry leaders who are at the top of their profession. The first of our speakers to open this series is Auckland Mayor Len Brown – Topic: Viewpoint  – 100 first days. The launch of the Whaikorero series coincides with International Women’s Day, which celebrates women in communities who are making change.

Launch of our Korero Mai Seminars (Let’s talk business) – Tuesday 22nd March, 9am to 12pm

These seminars are aimed at small and medium business owners and managers, service professionals and consultants, and entrepreneurs. The first seminar to be offered is Cultural Management/Organisational Culture – topics covered; how much of culture do we allow in our business, what of culture is relevant to my business, what is the value structure of my business. Duration: 3hours–Cost $70 + GST per person. Max: 10 people, ending with a shared lunch! This workshop will also run on the 24th March 2011.

For more information about Matatau Maori Business Centre, contact Hinurewa Te Hau, Project Director - Business Development at;

Matatau Maori Business Centre
Ground Floor, 15 Putney Way, Manukau
PO Box 76852, Manukau City, Auckland 2241
PH: 09 263 8155 FX: 09 263 8156 MOB: 027 422 3739
EM: hinu@mmbn.co.nz
WEB: www.mmbn.co.nz

Rugby World Cup 2011 project updates

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Poutama is working closely with Te Puni Kokiri’s Rugby World Cup 2011 Project team on several initiatives.  This month we thought it would be good to build some awareness around the RWC 2011 Accommodation Portal.

In 2010, Rugby New Zealand 2011 and Tourism New Zealand agreed to a dedicated ‘Maori Cultural and Marae Accommodation’ tab on the official RWC 2011 accommodation site.  They would like to highlight the unique cultural activities in Aotearoa.

Accommodation will include the Marae Te Puni Kokiri is currently working with to provide commercial accommodation during and after RWC 2011, but they are also seeking other accommodation providers that have Maori cultural elements as part of their product or service.

Te Puni Kokiri is seeking accommodation to populate the tab.  They would like to promote accommodation that is:

There are some criteria providers would need to meet to be included on the site and have their listing on the webpage.  This is outlined below.

If you are interested in knowing more about the accommodation portal tab and the process to be included on the site, please contact either Vonese directly via email – vonese@poutama.co.nz or Turei Reedy, Project Advisor Tourism, Te Puni Kokiri on 04 819 6199 or turei.reedy@tpk.govt.nz.

In November we featured the Wharewaka project that Poutama is also working on - http://www.poutama.co.nz/newsletter/Nov10.htm#9a.   Poutama are continually seeking those businesses who are interested in being involved with this unique opportunity for Maori.  If you are interested or know of any other Maori in business that may be, please contact Vonese directly on 021 683 681 or vonese@poutama.co.nz.

Artist impressioin of Wharewaka

Accelerate 2011 Conference - www.0to60.com

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Accelerate 2011 Conference - www.0to60.com

Accelerate is hard to describe, it’s a conference but it’s sort of not.

It’s fairly free form, an environment that is for sharing, thinking and networking.

You have to work and get what you need from it, it’s not a free lunch although the lunch was a two and a half hour networking fest (breaking last year’s record two hour lunch!!), good fun but not really for the faint hearted.......you do need to have something to offer.


2.5 hour networking lunch!!

Last year’s Accelerate was totally fresh and new. This year was the same but better, more focussed.

Its organised by Rod Drury, founder of Xero online accounting software www.xero.com, Rod is also part of the Pacific Fibre project www.pacificfibre.net which is working on getting faster internet connectivity through to the USA and Australia, both businesses are raising significant capital.

Rod lives in Havelock North and is a huge promoter of the place and what better way to show it off than organise a gathering show casing some of the Villages best assets. Visitors and locals alike enjoyed a fast paced but laid back Havelock North experience. 

The first part of the Accelerate programme kicked off on Thursday night with a Meet & Greet at Pipi’s cocktail bar. An excellent ice breaker and lined things up nicely for the next day.

Friday from 9.30am start until the buses left at 9.30pm was held at Black Barn. The restaurant with its wonderful big windows and big views was a great place to spend the ‘formalish’ parts of the ‘conference day’ with presenters Rod, Sam Morgan and six great business owners who gave us a case study of their own businesses. Great stories delivered with personality and humour. There was plenty of opportunity for questions.   

Rod was the host with the most and ensured everyone was cared for and spoilt.

Sam was the guest speaker and he set the theme and the tone of the day. How do we scale up? How do you make money? How good is your business model? Do you have the right talent in your business? Do you have momentum? These questions and more were covered by the six case studies.

Aptimize – making websites download faster www.aptimize.com

Sonar6 – People Performance Management online www.sonar6.com

Snapper – Cashcards for buses and public transport www.snapper.co.nz

VoucherMob – Discount and sale vouchers sent direct by Smartphone www.vouchermob.co.nz

Jucy – Car and Campervan hire, a hotel in Auckland and a cruise boat at Milford Sound www.jucy.co.nz/About

Sidhe – Games for Xbox and Microsoft and now direct to Smartphones www.sidhe.co.nz

It was amazing to get so much background and detail from the business owners. It was great to hear that it is hard to build a business; you need to be hungry and close to the ground. Cash is air and speed and data keep you in front.

Following food and drinks from 5.30pm we were treated to a concert by Minuite in the Black Barn cellar which is just seriously cool.

Attendees were a diverse group of eighty people including American and New Zealand investors.

Accelerate is a ‘must attend’ for any serious business builder. It’s an environment where you can be re-energised and motivated by listening and talking to other business owners. The things you will learn and the contacts you will make would be very hard to find anywhere else.

Let’s hope we have more Maori Entrepreneurs attend next year.

Na, Adrienne Pierce (Ngati Maniapoto) www.asmartbusiness.co.nz

Wealth myths that hold You back

(An extract from Barbican Training February 2011 Newsletter refer What’s New section of www.barbicantrainingcentre.com)

Money doesn’t discriminate; it doesn’t care who you are, or where you came from. But the sad reality is most New Zealanders will never reach financial freedom, not because of who or what they are, but because of what they believe.

Myth Number 1 — It takes money to make money
You don’t need a lot of money to start — you just need a lot of commitment. Make a commitment to put some money away regularly, stick with it and let time and the magic of compounding work for you.

Myth Number 2 — I don’t make enough money
Almost everyone makes enough money to start, even if it’s only small. Giant oak trees begin life as small acorns. Most people have a spending problem rather than an earning problem.

Myth Number 3 — My job and superannuation will take care of me
Jobs are no longer for life, and for many people, their super plans will not give them the lifestyle they want in retirement.

Myth Number 4 — I’m not smart enough
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist. Successful investors come from many walks of life. New Zealand’s richest man (Graham Hart, now worth approx $9 billion) started work as a panel beater. Warren Buffett (probably the world’s most successful investor) has said that the stomach is more important than the brain when investing.

Myth Number 5 — Investing is complicated
Investing is only as complicated as you want it to be. There’s nothing wrong with investing in government bonds, bank term deposits or property if that’s where you feel comfortable.

Myth Number 6 — Investing is risky
Many people speculate when they think they’re investing. If you buy a property off plan, you’re speculating. If you buy shares in the latest fad, you’re speculating. Investing is buying something solid (even boring) at a decent price and then sitting tight. “Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing” — Warren Buffett.

Myth Number 7 — You have to know how to time the markets
The truth is that nobody, but nobody, can successfully time markets all the time. Nobody rings a bell at the top or the bottom of the markets. Get your plan together and stick with it. "Most people get interested in stocks when everyone else is. The time to get interested is when no one else is. You can’t buy what is popular and do well” — Warren Buffett.

Adapted from Michael Yardney, ― Wealth Myths That Hold You Back‖, New Zealand Property Investor

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Tom Manaena, Commercial Manager (Tom@poutama.co.nz 021 538 838 or 04 495 1132 ) - Tom is responsible for the finance, investment and accounting side of the business and also spends a lot of time out on the road covering the lower North Island, Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Central and Upper South Island regions. He also deals with clients at all levels and in all sectors.

Vonese Walker, Information Manager (Vonese@poutama.co.nz 021 683 681 ) - Vonese covers the Northland, Auckland and lower North Island regions. She deals with clients at all levels and in all sectors. Vonese also manages Poutama’s database and tourism website and is responsible for designing and improving Poutama’s service delivery to clients.

Gail Maxwell, Office Manager (Gail@poutama.co.nz 021 375 090 or 04 473 2652 ) - Gail is often the first point of contact for Poutama clients. She also supports Tom with the accounting function and provides back up to all of the team and board of trustees.

Richard Jones, CEO (Richard@poutama.co.nz 021 619 075 or Skype richtj ) - Richard focuses on strategic matters as concerns Poutama’s activities and also deals with clients at all levels and in all sectors. He has a particular focus on International business activities and liaises closely with Maori exporters. Richard also has responsibility for producing Poutama’s online newsletter and communications. Feel free to make contact with him with any relevant information or networking events for publication in the newsletter.

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