ABOUT US
WHO IS CBNZ?
Capability Builders NZ (CBNZ) is a Te Hiku based business formed in September 2020 with aspirations to make a difference within our community.
We teach business foundations; providing workshops and support for whānau with a business idea.
We call it the CBNZ NextGen Innovators Programme
CBNZ NextGen Innovators is a 5 week business development programme covering a comprehensive range of resources, support, and training to help new entrepreneurs of all ages create a sustainable business.
Over the years we have created a safe, welcoming learning space for participants to receive tailored learning. We/they have fun, ask questions, learn from existing businesses, connecting participants to specialists with skills in accounting, marketing and legal, plus much more.
OUR PURPOSE
To support and empower aspiring entrepreneurs with their innovative journeys to turn passion into a sustainable business
OUR VISION
To identify and provide solutions for gaps in the world of entry level business skills in Te Hiku, by turning skill capability into business agility
OUR VALUES
Manaakitanga
Support and show respect to others, their ideas & their creative process.
Whakawhanaungatanga
Establish relationships in a kind and respectful manner.
Mātauranga (life long learning)
Always remain open to new learning opportunities and support others in their
learning journey’s.
Integrity
Act with good moral intentions and take responsibility for what you say/do.
Trust
Create a safe space for yourself and others, with no judgement.
THE TEAM
Raewyn Flay – Director
Ko Maunga piko te maunga
Ko Parengarenga te moana
Ko Kurahaupō te waka
Ko Te Reo Mihi te marae
Ko Pohotiare te hapu
Ko Ngāti Kuri te iwi
No Raewyn Flay ahau
I was born and raised in Te Hiku – Awanui, attending local kura until leaving to study and start a family. I returned to Te Hiku with my kōtiro and begun a journey in social work, management and building financial capability. Alongside my close whānau upbringing and serving the community of Kaitāia for 16 years, I developed the desire to empower, uplift and support whānau wanting to build their dreams and aspirations through business and enterprise.
Capability Builders NZ was created from a passion both Suzie and I shared to encourage inspiration, empowerment and enterprise within the community of Te Hiku. We envision a strong circular economy within our roopu alongside whānau, hapū and Iwi development.
My husband and I are business owners and we have learnt the importance of having good business practices to eliminate stress and heartaches. Delivering Te Korau has been a learning for myself as well as participating whanau. The fundamentals taught within the program cover how a business operates and how to operate successfully.
I enjoy sharing this learning journey with whanau, watching He Kakano (concept, seedling) develop into Te Korau (Start up, Frond) or He Puawai (Business, Blossom). This reinforces my desire to empower whanau and inspire Te Hiku.
Suzie Clark – Director
Ko Upokonui te maunga
Ko Karemihako te awa
Ko Rangaunu te moana
Ko Māmari te waka
Ko NgāiTakoto te iwi
Ko toku kainga noho kei Awanui
Ko Suzie Clark ahau
My experiences start with roles in finance, marketing/sales, design and project management. In these environments you learn fast the essentials for good communication, the power of building trust and the ultimate value of relationships.
I am a self-employed wāhine enjoying the highs and learning from the lows and what overseeing my own business means for me. The type of work I do for my clients varies; from project management, to brokering and facilitation to running workshops for people with business ideas. I like the stretch and grow, the variety and the challenges.
I am a trained as a Co-Starter facilitator and currently delivering the NextGen Innovators programme, a 5 week course covering business fundamentals, using the lean canvas method for new business start-ups.
My passion kicks in when I see the drive and enthusiasm from our people who just need a helping hand to learn the basics of being in business and prepare themselves for what’s ahead. It’s very rewarding; to be a small part of their journey.