Looking to access the
Flexi-Wage for Self-Employment?
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.
Flexi-wage is one of the ways the Ministry of Social Development is supporting more whānau into work. Helping whānau start their own business and help with costs while whānau get started.
If Whanake Ake is the right fit for your client and whānau please click the button below. One of our Kaiārahi Pakihi will be in touch within 24hours.
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Our five Step Process
Aro mai ki ngā kōrero o te whānau o Whanake Ake
Hear from our Whanake Ake whānau
“They are heavily Māori focused, Māori influenced and driven to help Māori step into this space which is what made it comfortable for me to get into it and trust that I was in good hands"
- Cajun Paul, Owner of NUISTYLE Barber
"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
Easing the process through…
Whānau Specific Recommendation
We want whānau to succeed. The recommendations we develop and make for whānau, will include who we think is the most appropriate support service for the business, even if it is not us.
Expression of Interest
Ensuring business ideas are clearly heard. Our Kaiārahi Pakihi sit with whānau and walk them through the 'Expression of Interest' process, making sure all necessary requirements are completed to a high standard, while we review and assess levels of readiness and next best steps.
End to End Service
Tipu Ake Tonu can work closely with whānau from the moment of referral, until the business is launched and thriving. Ensuring continuity of service from the moment whānau are ready.