Join the largest supplier diversity network in Aotearoa
Amotai connects Māori and/or Pasifika-owned businesses with buyers looking for trusted, diverse suppliers. Whether you're an established business or just starting out, Amotai helps you access new opportunities, grow your network, and secure contracts.
Meet the Buyer events turn pitching on its head and ask buyers to tell Māori and Pasifika businesses why they should work with them.
Why suppliers join Amotai:
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Joining Amotai gives you more than just a listing, it’s an opportunity to be part of a thriving supplier whānau. Amotai makes it easier for Māori and Pasifika-owned businesses to connect with buyers, secure contracts, and grow sustainably. Whether you need help navigating procurement or building industry connections, we’re here to help. Your business must be:
· At least 50% Māori or Pasifika-owned
· Registered with a New Zealand business number (NZBN)
· Providing goods, services, or works to other businesses
Tell us about your business: what you do, the services you offer, and the industry you operate in.
Our verification team carefully reviews your application to confirm your eligibility and ensure you’re set up for success.
Once approved, your business will be featured in the Amotai Verified Māori and Pasifika Supplier Directory, making it easier for buyers to find you. Our Supplier team will also reach out for a kōrero.
To get the best out of your Amotai membership get involved. Come to Amotai events, keep your profile up-to-date, have an online presence, be responsive to any connections to buyers.
What other Amotai suppliers have to say
Amotai suppliers are securing game-changing contracts, expanding their businesses, and strengthening their communities. Through connections with buyers who value supplier diversity, they’re creating opportunities, building resilience, and making a lasting impact in their industries.
Jade Patel
Project Floors
Amotai supplier
“Success is forcing the big boys to use sustainable fibres. That’s my legacy - shaping a better world through flooring. A kid from the Hokianga making a difference.”
Lance Tippett
Tippett Electrical
Amotai supplier
“Amotai have helped tremendously with warm introductions to government and local council procurement"
Talia Rikihana
GM - Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau
Amotai stakeholder
“What a breath of fresh air it was to have a buyer intentionally engage with local businesses so early in their process. The level of transparency & articulation about their intentions was insightful and gave real clarity for suppliers to have direct, integral kōrero with the decision makers around frameworks, engagement on tendering process and some good banter in an informal setting with nil expectations each way. "
Thomas Bishop
ARC
Amotai supplier
"Thanks to Amotai, we’ve been able to connect with buyers who value what we bring to the table. It’s not just about business; it’s about building relationships."
Ana Ma’ilei Savio
Gia's Grab&Go
Amotai supplier
"Through Amotai, we’ve connected with clients who value our business and cultural heritage. Their platform has given us the visibility and connections we needed to grow."
Vanessa Hayes
Tōrere Macadmia Limited
Amotai supplier
“I probably would have given up halfway through the process if I didn’t have the incredible support of Amotai."
Kelly Vakalahi
MVM Group
Amotai supplier
"Amotai helped us overcome our fear of tendering and take crucial steps forward. Their guidance has been a game-changer for our growth."
Tua Karalus
Deep Dive Division
Amotai supplier
"You begin by caring, and then you look closer to make sure the work serves a purpose environmentally now, and for the long term."
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