Business entrepreneurship
Build practical skills in business planning, growth, project management and mentoring.
Practical education · Aotearoa
Knowledge that moves people forward
Practical education and mentoring for stronger businesses, financial confidence, home ownership and capable governance.
Established2004Māori-founded
5,000+people educated
1,000+business owners mentored
20+ yearsempowering growth
01 Our purpose
Knowledge becomes powerful when people can put it to work.
Ochre Business was established in 2004 by two Māori women accountants. Director Leisa Nathan is a Chartered Accountant with significant experience advising indigenous businesses in export, marketing and financial management. Ochre delivers practical knowledge and tools designed to create a catalyst for change.
“Empowering growth and excellence.”
02 Learning pathways
Choose what you’re ready to strengthen.
From an early business idea to stronger governance, each pathway turns knowledge into practical next steps.
Financial literacy
Develop money management knowledge and a stronger foundation for wealth creation.
Home ownership
Learn what is involved in preparing for and navigating the journey towards your own home.
Governance training
Strengthen strategic direction, compliance, risk, finances and effective meeting practice.
Wāhine Toa Pakihi
Leadership, business learning and mentoring designed for wāhine Māori business owners.
Leisa Nathan · Director
03 Experience beside you
Education grounded in purpose
Leisa Nathan is a Chartered Accountant with significant experience advising indigenous businesses in export, marketing and financial management.
01Review
Explore the programme information relevant to your goals.
02Select
Choose the learning pathway that meets you where you are.
03Register
Connect with Ochre Business and begin your journey.
04 Your next step
Find your next programme
Tell Ochre what you want to learn or strengthen and which programme interests you.
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