+ Wāhine mā - if you want to get your business up and running by the end of 2025 - tupu is for you.
We've designed our new fully funded short course to help you start, grow and gain the tools you need to be successful in business.
We have had two successful cohorts over 2023 and 2024 and have received funding for another cohort to start 31st August, 2025!
This course has been possible thanks to the generosity of our funding partner.
+ what is tupu?
Tupu means growth & development; to grow.
This short course has been designed to help you grow - personally and in business - and to develop your skills required to be successful post graduation.
Our Vision
We want to see more wāhine feel confident in starting their own business, and be supported and encouraged by like-minded wāhine toa guiding them along the way.
We want to instill generational change so that our tamariki see that it is possible to bring in income in a non-traditional way, and grow up in environments where they are encouraged to chase their passions.
We have a huge desire to support other wāhine who wish to have some more independence in their income and make their passion or their idea become a real business.
What will you learn?
Tupu takes place through an online platform, with one kanohi ki te kanohi (in person) catch up weekly. Each wiki we connect for 2 hours to kōrero around a new topic.
You'll walk away with
A professional logo & basic brand document
A website - partially funded for one year
An annual marketing plan built by you
The "basics" on how to start a business
How important your mindset is when starting, and growing
Things to watch out for - learn from ours or others mistakes
Knowledge on the importance of branding
Knowledge of different marketing channels
A community of aspiring wāhine on a similar journey to you
& much more!
We begin with a whakawhanaungatanga session and end together at graduation.
What to expect
What you'll gain:
A like-minded group of wāhine to learn alongside
Inspirational talks from some guest speakers
A professional logo & brand for your business
A well designed website & partially funded for one year
The knowledge to set your business up for success
An online community of wāhine to continue to learn from
Who is it for?
Our mission through tupu is to uplift wāhine Māori & Pasifika in Tāmaki-makau-rau.
If you are wāhine Māori or Pasifika in Tāmaki-makau-rau, or your business will have a positive impact on Māori, please apply.
This course will suit those who have a side hustle, have recently started a business, or looking to launch a new business.
If you have any questions about whether you are eligible, please just get in touch with us at: hello@therenewroom.co.nz
Your commitment
We ask that you apply yourselves to this course. It has to be something you want to do for yourself.
Come open to learn and with a growth mindset; ready to absorb all the information taught, and take it all in.
The course has an online component, but requires kanohi-ki-te-kanohi (in person) sessions once a week for 2 hours in South Auckland.
Register Your Interest
We will be starting a new cohort 31st August 2025. Please register your interest if you are interested in participating and we will be in touch.
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