Whanake Ake
As an MSD client, you can access Whanake Ake. Take the first step towards achieving your pakihi goals!
Are you seeking to become self-employed?
Whanake Ake is a unique service specifically tailored to each whānau we work with who wants to access the Flexi-Wage for Self-Employment. Ensuring you receive a culturally appropriate experience that will ignite your business success.
We will support you in completing your Business Plan as part of your application process. Flexi-wage is one of the ways the Ministry of Social Development is supporting more whānau into work. Helping start their own business through business planning support and covering business start up costs.
This service is fully funded for whānau currently receiving financial assistance from MSD and approved to apply.
Join us today and ignite your business success!
"We have accessed over $2.2mil of Business Start Up Grant funding for whānau through this service ”
TE TIKANGA
THE PROCESS
HOW TO ACCESS THIS SUPPORT
(For MSD Client Self Referrals)
(For MSD Case Managers)
WHAKARURUHAU MENTORING
If you have been approved for the Flexi-Wage for Self-Employment, you may be eligible to access ten free mentoring sessions in the next phases of launching and growing your business. Our Whakaruruhau service supports you through the first 6 months of operating your pakihi (business) culminating in helping you deliver your 6-monthly report to MSD as part of your Flexi-Wage accountability requirements.
Inquire to check your eligibilty.
"Tipu Ake Tonu has been mean support and pretty much gotten us over the line. It’s been great to work with someone who feels personally invested”
Izaiah Lange | Co-Owner of Think Tattoo
“I laid down my whakaaro (thoughts), and they nurtured me to flesh it out. They help you step into business through a Maori world view, to ensure we bring all that we offer as Maori”
Brad Rapira | Owner of He Waka Eke Noa
NGĀ KŌRERO
Testimonials
“I am finally stepping into something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time, where fear of failure usually wins”
Becky Chatwin | Owner of Brows by Becky
