Video / David Schaaf / Jed BradleyTwo brothers share the kaupapa of their businesses with Astley Nathan. Video / David Schaaf / Jed BradleyNZME's Astley Nathan, who has recently started his own te reo Māori journey, is on a mission to showcase the unique kaupapa or principles that are integral to Māori businesses. First up, Astley travels to Whangārei to chat with brothers Jamille and Phoenix Ruka about their journey to becoming the owners of two companies built on these values. Brothers Jamille and Phoenix Ruka outside their gym Common Grounds Fitness in Whangarei. Meanwhile, Niwha Creative is a marketing company whose goal is to become an umbrella for other Māori businesses and creatives.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 15, 2021 17:26 UTC