Thrive Whanganui

03/09/2026

🌱 Thrive’s final business programme for the year - Whakaterea tō Moemoeā: Navigating Your Dreams - starts Wednesday 16, September 2026.

The programme runs for 10 weeks, every Wednesday, at Te Ao Hou Marae, 9am to 3pm.

If you’re interested in learning how to turn your strengths, skills, knowledge and passion into income, then nau mai! 🌿

✨ The programme is free.
🍽️ Lunch is catered.
🙋🏽‍♀️ You'll have access to an Impact Coach.
🚗 If you live rurally, we can help with travel expenses.

If you’d like more information, flick us a DM 😊

Nau mai, haere mai! ❤️

Send a message to learn more

31/08/2026

Super excited for our next Program - Whakaterea te Moemoea: Navigate your dreams - starting Weds 16 Sept 2026.

This business program is truly a treasure 🥰💎🌀🥰 it’s designed to help you grow a business from your strengths, skills and passion - no matter where you are in life.

It’s every Wednesday, just one a week for 10 weeks, from 9am to 3pm.

Plus for more support, you’ll get access to a ln Impact Coach and whānau who share your dreams.

Are you keen? Flick us a DM 😉

17/08/2026

Kia ora! Our last program for 2026 starts next month.

If you’re keen on learning how to turn your expertise, skills and strengths into income, then send a DM or call the Office.

More details coming soon 😃

13/07/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside our Ngā Tini Whetū entrepreneurs as they bring their pakihi aspirations to life. Your determination to be a business owner has been inspirational.

A huge mihi to Kahurangi Whakatutu, who proudly presented her tattoo pakihi, Awa Waingarahu, today. You absolutely smashed your presentation, e hoa!

Ngā mihi nui to all of our Te Kōtuku Hauora whānau, Ngā Tini Whetū whānau and Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa for continuing to support entrepreneurship in your rohe and bringing Thrive Whanganui along for the ride.

09/07/2026

As we welcome the Māori New Year, we take a moment to pause, reflect on the journey behind us, honour those who have gone before us, and look forward with hope to what lies ahead.

This is a season of new beginnings.

If you've been carrying a business idea in your heart, perhaps this is the time to press go. You don't need all the answers to get started, just the courage to take that first step. Every successful pakihi began with someone believing in an idea and choosing to act.

As you set your intentions for the year ahead, don't forget to appreciate the people who walk alongside you. Whānau are often our greatest source of strength, encouragement, and inspiration, celebrating our wins and lifting us through the challenges.

May this new year bring you clarity, confidence, meaningful connections, and the courage to pursue what matters most.

Here's to a year of growth, purpose, and creating a future you can be proud of.

Mānawatia a Matariki from the Team at Thrive Whanganui. ✨

09/07/2026

The weather might be a bit dicey today but that's what jackets are for. If you're in town tonight, make sure rug up and show up...you don't want to miss out!

Atamarie e te whanau,

Our final tauira spotlight goes to The Snack Shack!

Carlon and Aroha have created a pakihi that celebrates great kai, teamwork, and whanau. From delicious brownies to yummy island kai, they've brought passion, creativity, and plenty of personality to their pakihi.

We look forward to seeing you all this week! Come and support our amazing young tauira, enjoy the entertainment, and explore the awesome stalls. Hei te Rapare!

09/07/2026

Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau, dont miss out on this awesome kaupapa and our newest entrepreneurs.

Morena e te whanau,

Thursday is creeping up fast and we're excited to shine a light on todays tauira, Porter and her pakihi Rongoa.

Porter puts a lot of heart into what she does. Her pakihi is inspired by her whanau, everyday life, and the mahi of her Papa all woven into her work in a really special way.

If you're down here make sure you come and support our girl!

07/07/2026

Make sure you don't miss out, cos I got a feeling they're going to fly out the door.

The Puanga Market countdown is on!

Today we're proud to highlight Miss Hinekiwi. Focused, driven, and putting in the mahi behind the scenes to help bring her vision to life. On the day, she'll be serving up delicious venny sandwiches, a must try! as you explore the beautiful kai and creations from our talented tauira and local pakihi.

Bring your whanau, bring your appetite, and come be part of this kaupapa Thursday 9th July from 5pm to late.

07/07/2026

Did someone say Waffles?
Get behind our future entrepreneurs at the Puanga Market at Tupoho this Thursday!

The countdown to our Puanga market is on!

Throughout the term, our kaimahi have had the privledge of getting to know and working alongside five incredible tauira from Tawhero School through our Whai Hua programme. These tamariki have explored financial literacy, developed business ideas, created their own little brands, and learnt some of the key foundations for turning an idea into a business.

Today, we're excited to introduce Moko, the founder of W.INC (Waffles Incorporated). Moko has poured his creativity, hard work, and plenty of enthusiasm into bringing W.INC to life, and we can't wait for our hapori to experience his talent.

Watch this space! As we shine a spotlight on each of these tamariki and celebrate their journey from idea to market day!