A Charitable Trust supporting emerging Māori STEM professionals through global agrifood commercial experience.
Our Story
Te Ara Pōtiki was created to open doors for Māori into global agrifood innovation environments.
Inspired by the belief that Māori excellence belongs on international stages, the Trust was established to build real pathways for Māori to gain commercial experience inside high-performing agrifood businesses overseas.
The name Te Ara Pōtiki reflects a journey, a beginning, and a pathway forward — ensuring Māori talent is supported, seen, and connected into global networks.
Through the power of relationships, cultural grounding and global opportunity, Te Ara Pōtiki empowers Māori to step confidently into spaces where they can grow, contribute and lead.
Our Values
Whakapapa – Grounding our journeys in identity and Māori worldview.
Whanaungatanga – Building meaningful relationships and collective strength.
Manaakitanga – Uplifting participants through support, care and opportunity.
Rangatiratanga – Developing confident Māori leaders.
Auahatanga – Championing innovation and new ways of thinking.
Whai Wāhitanga – Ensuring Māori have access to global agrifood opportunities.
These values guide every decision, placement and relationship within Te Ara Pōtiki.
Our Kaupapa
Create pathways for Māori to step into global environments where innovation happens, decisions are made, and industries are shaped.
Our Purpose
Hands-on experience.
Commercialisation.
Global acceleration.
Te Ara Pōtiki exists to build Māori capability, confidence and leadership by providing real-world commercial experience inside agrifood innovation ecosystems overseas.