BUSINESS CONCEPTS

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Regenerative Economics, Sustainable Construction, Indigenous Business, Circular Economy David Hovell Regenerative Economics, Sustainable Construction, Indigenous Business, Circular Economy David Hovell

BUSINESS CONCEPT #305 - TE TAI TOKERAU HEMP HUB

Te Tai Tokerau Hemp Hub is a vertically integrated enterprise that transforms raw industrial hemp grown on Māori freehold land into high-value sustainable textiles and "hempcrete" building materials. We serve the eco-conscious apparel market and the regional construction industry, providing a regenerative alternative to extractive, high-entropy materials.

The Problem: Northland's economy is a "Leaky Bucket," exporting raw resources and talent while importing expensive, high-carbon building materials and fast fashion. Local land remains underutilised because of a lack of integrated processing infrastructure.

The Solution: We "plug the leak" by keeping the entire value chain—from seed to shirt and seed to shelter—within the region. By processing hemp fibre locally, we create high-skill jobs and provide the "Zion" alternative: carbon-sequestering homes and durable, culturally aligned clothing.

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