Amotai - Supplier Diversity NZ

Tere ki tai, tere ki tua, traverse the tide out to sea, let it drift swiftly to the other side. Tere ki tua o te paewai o Tangaroa e hora nei, traverse beyond the waves where the oceanic horizon exists. Tere ki tua o te tāepaepatanga o Ranginui e tū nei, traverse beyond where the sky hangs low and meets the earth. Nau mai ki Tere ki Tai Thursday, a new weekly Amotai series where we will bring you mātauranga (knowledge), raraunga (data) me māramatanga (insights) on supplier diversity. Tere ki Tai is the world’s first indigenous supplier diversity assessment, so it is fitting that we begin this series during te wiki o te reo Māori. The Tere ki Tai Buyer Maturity Matrix is designed to inspire and guide organisations to become global leaders in supplier diversity. The tool provides a custom plan and practical steps to improve buyer impact.  Each Thursday our Capability Manager, Paul Tukukino, will share supplier diversity best practice as well as aggregate data insights cultivated from our Tere ki Tai survey results. INSIGHT #1: One third of our Amotai top tier members have completed Tere ki Tai. They have collectively spent $437 million dollars with Amotai suppliers over 1,461 contracts in FY23, creating jobs, new business opportunities and unlocking potential in Māori and Pasifika communities. This is an amazing result from our Tere ki Tai early adopters, however we know that there is still more data and spend to capture to give a more full picture of our supplier diversity accomplishments. Want to know more? Start your Tere ki Tai assessment today by commenting below, contacting your Supplier Diversity Lead or contacting Capability Manager, Paul Tukukino directly paul@amotai.nz. Next Thursday, Paul will share the first of six articles on ngā Pou o Tere ki Tai. Kia kaha te reo Māori, ake, ake, ake!! Hei tērā Tāite. #Amotai #SupplierDiversityNZ #TerekiTaiThursday #Akeakeake

Waiata Wenerei with Amotai for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 🎵 Proudly shared by Tāmaki Makaurau Manuhuia, Romero Tagi Te Ata Māhina (feat. Whenua Patuwai) · Te Matatini · Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai · Whenua Patuwai 👇 https://lnkd.in/gJcFQU-d We asked Romero why he chose this waiata and his response was “My love for kapahaka and how waiata is universal and resonates with culture” #TeWikioTeReoMāori

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with us, today is Waiata Wenerei with Amotai! Next up we have Retireti Mai - Raniera Blake, shared by our Capability Manager, Paul Tukukino. “I like this waiata because it is making our reo relevant for our rangatahi, making it more accessible, bringing reo into our ever evolving Ao. This waiata helps our rangatahi to see that being Māori is a superpower, that being Māori and te reo Māori can transition to modern day culture as well as staying true to who we are. It's also a catchy song.” Check out Retireti Mai - Raniera Blake 👇 https://lnkd.in/gMuFAEN5 #TeWikioTeReoMāori

Te reo Māori has been shared across generations, through storytelling, kapahaka, waiata and will continue to grow with our people, culture and environment. To celebrate te Wiki o te Reo Māori the Amotai team have been sharing their favourite waiata, so nau mai ki Waiata Wenerei with Amotai! Today we will release a series of waiata chosen by our tīma to get you vibing through the hump day. Starting off with Ngā Iwi E - Hirini Melbourne. https://lnkd.in/gdeMpM8U “Ngā Iwi E is a powerful anthem of unity and pride of Māori and the Pacific celebrating identity and resilience whilst promoting togetherness. I love that this waiata has been used for many historical protests and gatherings and is a sound that brings both tangata whenua and tangata tiriti together. It's just cool!” Proudly shared by Te Tai Tokerau Manuhuia Missy Armstrong. Stay tuned for the next! #TeWikioTeReoMāori

The Spinoff asked a big question about supplier diversity last week, 'Is this some new ‘woke’ initiative that won’t go anywhere?'. With nearly 200 buyers (most from corporate NZ), driving for a fairer Aotearoa, we think the answer is a resounding no. What do you think? Liam Rātana recently wrote about what is supplier diversity and why it is important. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g8Ruqujh

We are growing! Did you know we have on average over 50 Māori and Pasifika owned businesses register with us every month? With over 2300 registered suppliers from diverse backgrounds and expertise, check out our expansive database that ranges from construction, tech, consultancy services and even fresh juices! Nau mai haere mai ki Amotai, Ateyas Eastern Builders, Thor Electrical & Maintenance Services Ltd, JT Builders and JNT People & Solutions who caught up with Supplier Diversity Lead, Romero, at a recent introduction meet based in Tāmaki Makaurau. Become an Amotai Buyer and get procuring using our database: https://lnkd.in/gBY9KJDJ #Amotai #SupplierDiversity

Mission accomplished! This year was the first time we hosted the Amotai Supplier Diversity Awards, we had an amazing night celebrating the growth of supplier diversity in Aotearoa. We want to make sure every individual and organisation has the opportunity to be recognised for their positive contributions to our communities so make sure to stay updated on all things Amotai including nomination info for the Amotai Supplier Diversity Awards up next in 2025 ✨ Check out the highlights reel below 👇 #Amotai #SupplierDiversity #SupplierDiversityAwards

That’s a wrap! We have had an epic time celebrating and exuding all the energy from Navigate Summit. Navigate Summit happens once a year and we don’t want you missing out on the next. Make sure to stay updated on all things Amotai via our social platforms and pānui if you're a member with us, including our Navigate Summit 2025 date…watch this space ✨ Check out the highlights reel below 👇 #Amotai #SupplierDiversity #Navigate2024

Did you know the Amotai movement is now in its 6th year? Last month we hosted a Tūhono Business Mixer to celebrate the pivotal role Auckland Council has played in Aotearoa’s history of supplier diversity. Ngā mihi nui to our partners who sponsored this intimate event: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited The Southern InitiativePoutama Trust and a special mention to the Four Shells Kava Lounge who created an inviting space for our international delegates and guests to partake in kava. Check out the highlights below 👇 #Amotai #SupplierDiversity

Were you at Navigate Summit or our Supplier Diversity Awards last month? If so, we’d love to hear your whakaaro here: https://lnkd.in/gm8k-9MX ***All survey respondents (who came to Summit or Awards) will go in the draw to win a Samsung Music Frame Smart Speaker kindly donated by Amotai supplier, Mahi Tahi (in partnership with Samsung). 😎