Introduction
The name Kete Mātauranga comes from an ancient Māori legend called Ngā kete e toru o te mātauranga – the three baskets of knowledge.
In one version of this legend, the Atua (god) Tāne went to the highest heaven to bring the baskets of knowledge back down to help people.
Just like that story, this e-book is part of a set of three kete:
- Volume One shares knowledge about what government procurement is.
- Volume Two explains how the government buys things.
- Volume Three is a space for you to collect and prepare your business information, so you're ready to bid for government mahi.
Together, these three kete are free and publicly available.
We also know that learning is needed for both the government and business, so we can truly honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi. That means making sure government systems work better for Māori, and that Māori businesses are supported to succeed. This guide is one small step in that bigger journey of transformation and partnership.
Whakamihi
Kete Mātauranga was commissioned by Te Matarau a Māui and written by Melanie Ahnau. The series has been created with the hope that it will help the Māori economy grow and thrive, and to support more Māori businesses to be part of government mahi.
