He Kākano, meaning seed, symbolises growth, renewal, and potential.
Within every business owner lies the seed of possibility, and with the right knowledge, structure, and guidance, that seed can take root and flourish.
At WE Accounting, our He Kākano programme was created to nurture that growth, building both the capability and confidence of Māori and Pasifika business owners across Aotearoa.
Two Pathways: Advisory and Training
Over the years, He Kākano has evolved into our flagship programme that supports business growth through strategy, planning, and financial visibility.
To ensure accessibility through the Regional Business Partner Network (RBPN), we now offer two distinct pathways:
- He Kākano Advisory – a tailored, hands-on service for businesses seeking one-to-one strategic and financial support.
- He Kākano RBPN Training – a management capability training programme, this version focuses on upskilling you to do it yourself. Teaching you the tools, knowledge, and frameworks to manage, measure, and drive your own business growth.
- Services such as Xero training, accountability coaching and general consultancy are not eligible under this programme.
What You’ll Learn
Our He Kākano RBPN Training programme teaches business owners and managers essential management and financial skills that build long-term capability.
Through practical, interactive sessions delivered in-person and online, you’ll:
- Learn how to create and implement a strategic plan building the capability to plan for the future, in regard to the business owner’s 3-year, annual, and 90 day goals.
- Develop the ability to formulate relevant KPI’s developing your measures of success and creating phased objectives to help drive momentum achieving your goals.
- Build the capability to conduct a strategy review on your business using best business practice techniques.
- Learn how to effectively plan and update your goals, considering internal and external factors, to develop a concise and thoughtful roadmap for business growth.
- We teach you how to project a 12-month budget forecast and cashflow projection.
- Update and understand your budget, developing the ability and processes to reflect and compare your actual results with your forecasted targets.
- Learn and build your understanding of tax and business basics.
- Capability building around understanding the numbers in your business and reading your financial reports.
- Identify and manage risks, opportunities and challenges using a range of business analysis techniques and frameworks.
- Understand and implement a proven best business practice approach to leadership, management and business sustainability.
- Review and optimise your accountability chart and business structure to maximise efficiency.
By the end of the programme, you’ll have not only a clear plan for your business, but also the ability to replicate and adapt these tools yourself, ensuring your growth continues beyond the training.
Why This Matters
For many Māori and Pasifika business owners, the biggest challenge isn’t passion — it’s process. He Kākano bridges that gap by teaching you how to turn intent into strategy, and numbers into decisions.
This is about building capability, not dependency, empowering you to manage your own growth, strengthen your financial literacy, and lead with confidence.
Grounded in kaupapa Māori values, He Kākano honours mana motuhake (self-determination), whanaungatanga (connection), and the collective success of our people. When one business grows strong roots, it uplifts the whole community.
How It Works
- Delivery: Hybrid – In-person and online
- Format: Structured learning modules, interactive discussions, and guided templates based on a needs analysis ensuring the content is relevant and tailored to your needs
- Duration: Customised to your pace and schedule
- Follow-Up: Optional coaching and implementation support available separately (not funded under RBP)
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Ready to Grow?
If you’ve been referred by an RBP Growth Advisor, our He Kākano RBPN Training Programme may be eligible for funding under the Management Capability Development Fund.
👉 Get in touch with the WE Accounting team or visit the Regional Business Partner Network to learn more about eligibility and next steps.
