Te Kupeka Umaka Māori ki Araiteuru (KUMA) the Otago-Southland Māori business network, celebrated its 10th year anniversary on 22 August.

A number of rūnaka members have been involved with KUMA over the years, including Tama and Joy Smith, Phil and Jeffrey Broughton, Tom Duff, Rebecca Parata, Katharina Ruckstuhl, Suzanne Ellison and Suzanne Spencer.

The 10th anniversary was an opportunity to reflect on the journey to this point and to remember those whose drive and passion initiated KUMA – Suzanne Spencer, Rosalie Williams and Phil Broughton – as well as looking to the future, with a presentation on the new-look website from KUMA web designers, Maui Studios.

In between, there were inspiring presentations from Lisa Tamati, well-known ultra-distance runner and entrepreneur, Danny Watson of Māori Bay Honey, Ian Taylor of Animation Research and Tā Tipene O’Regan who has been a long-time supporter of KUMA.

Congratulations KUMA, we are looking forward to the next 10 years. Nā, Katharina Ruckstuhl.

Phil Broughton, Rebecca Williams and Janine Kapa receiving (with others) 10 year participation certificates at the receive KUMA hui in Dunedin.

Phil Broughton, Rebecca Williams and Janine Kapa receiving (with others) 10 year participation certificates at the receive KUMA hui in Dunedin.