Whītiki tauā – A huge mihi to everyone who joined us at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki for the Tupu Accelerator Showcase i tērā wiki, he pō whakahirahira hoki. It was an inspiring night celebrating our 2025 Purapura cohort as they pitched their pakihi to a packed room of investors, supporters, and whānau.
You can now view all the photos and amazing pitches from the evening on our whakaahua/photos page.
Pakihi spotlight
Here’s just a snippet of the pitches and talent on display throughout the evening. To view the full list of pitches from our 2025 cohort click here.
Mauriora is deliciously refreshing kombucha, made with integrity and aroha in Aotearoa, applying a nurturing philosophy and fusing local and international flavours to create unique blends for body and soul.
Green Waste Products NZ transforms gorse—an invasive weed—into sustainable bioplastics, addressing both environmental and social challenges.
Although this kaupapa has come to an end for 2025, we are excited to welcome the next cohort of shakers and movers in Māori entrepreneurship.
Applications for the next Tupu Accelerator cohort will open early in 2026. Click the link below to join our pānui list and stay up to date:
