Social Procurement Awareness Event

Are you a Māori or Pasifika business looking to take on some of the construction and infrastructure mahi coming out of large community projects here in the Bay of Plenty? Join us for an opportunity to learn more about how you can secure these contracts!

Key Focus Areas

• Showcase some of the project opportunities on the horizon.
• Provide contractors with a platform to talk about their procurement process.
• Create a space for Māori businesses to learn about securing upcoming contracts.
• Hear from a Māori business owner who secured a large contract.

Guest Speakers

Tony Fisher - General Manager District Courts at NZ Ministry of Justice

Carmel Lapwood - Comms & Engagement Advisor at Fulton Hogan

Monique Nee Nee - Step Change Manager at Fulton Hogan

Neihana Bennett - Founder at Wera Works

Agenda

Time	Kaupapa
10:00am	Opening + Whakawhanaungatanga Game
10:10am	Event overview
10:15am	MOJ Opportunities - Upcoming contracts
10:25am	Fulton Hogan - What they look for in suppliers
10:35am	Takitimu Project - Creating opportunities for Māori Business
10:45am	Māori Business Supplier - The journey to winning a large contract
11:05am	Round room takeaway
11:10am	Closing + Networking
11:30am	Event end

Additional Details

• Morning tea and hot drinks will be provided.
• Vaccine pass will be required.