About us
Ochre Business was established in April 2004 by two Maori women accountants. The name OCHRE was chosen to reflect the founders’ cultural backgrounds and beliefs. In Maori mythology the first Maori woman, Hine-Ahu-One was made from red OCHRE/Kokowai clay and so this reflected our belief in nurturing indigenous communities and empowering our communities through knowledge and education. The vision of the organisation is: “Empowering growth and excellence”
Ochre Business Solutions - Empowering growth and excellence
Leisa Nathan – Director of Ochre Business
Leisa is the Director of Ochre Business Solutions, a training & mentoring company based in Auckland. A Chartered Accountant, Leisa has had significant experience advising indigenous businesses in areas of export, marketing and financial management for the past 15 years and was an accredited mentor for Te Puni Kokiri & a current business mentor for MWDI. Having mentored & educated in excess of 150 Maori & Pacific owned businesses, Leisa understands the challenges that indigenous businesses face. Leisa has industry experience in property, organics/natural products, education and creative sectors. Hobbies include property investing, cycling, boxing and travelling.