About Us
Source IO, founded in Te Taitokerau, New Zealand, and connects local and Māori businesses with international supply opportunities while staying true to community values.
Our Story
Source IO was created to bridge two worlds - the strength of global supply and the mana of local leadership. Māori-owned and based in Te Taitokerau, we exist to give iwi, hapū, and businesses the power to source directly from trusted manufacturers around the world, without the stress, confusion, or risk.
We work as your on-the-ground team in China and beyond, handling every step of the sourcing process from verifying suppliers and negotiating prices to quality control, logistics, and delivery. Our mission is simple - to make sourcing faster, safer, and more cost-effective, while building economic strength for our people and our region.
Our Guiding Values
Our kaupapa reflects the Māori principles that guide everything we do. We value trust, community, and sustainable growth in every project.
We build open and honest partnerships. Verified factories, transparent pricing, and full process visibility.
Māori-led, grounded in kaupapa, committed to tino rangatiratanga. Every project supports our people and our place.
Connecting global supply with local responsibility. Strong relationships with International partners.
Meet Our Team
Get to know the people behind Source IO. Our diverse team combines local Māori insight with global sourcing expertise to deliver solutions you can trust.
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Caleb & Paparangi
Director and Supply Chain Management
Both Caleb & Paparangi were raised in the heart of the Far North. Founding SourceIO was a initiative started to help build economic development within local Māori communities. With vested interests in multiple groups and organizations, the pair have developed a wide range of skills and networks spanning from not only international trade but through to Iwi and Hapu, to well known IT and consulting.
“I want to help build back the bridge that our ancestors once walked on, so our tamariki can prosper” - Paparangi
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Bob
Agency Lead Manager
Bob has been in the sourcing game for over 20 years now. His company was founded in 2012 and has maintained a world class reputation amongst his many clients. Prior to this Bob has had many interactions with Aotearoa, having a long-time mentor come from Southland. A trusted partner and agency lead Bob is a valued member of SourcIO.
“I believe trust is good, but control is better. We will manage everything with care and control to provide the best service possible” - Bob
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Lee
Logistics & Communications Lead
Mr Lee is a young entrepreneurial mind who has one of the leading agent groups in Guangzhou.
His primary focus is to help customers through every step of the sourcing process. He is very meticulous with his work and has never lost a single client because of this.
His input for SourceIO is valued heavily and is a crucial part of the team.
“When I was young I wanted to become a millionaire. Helping people succeed has made me reach that goal at only 26. So I like to help people as much as I can now.” - Lee
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Mike
Sourcing & Production Specialist
I have multiple offices and factories across Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Hong Kong. My team and I work very hard to produce quality products for our clients.
Our aim is very simple, we source products based on quality processes, find the best suppliers, and execute on quality data.
“I have been in this industry for a long time and pride myself in customer satisfaction.” - Mike
Why Source IO Exists
International sourcing can be complex and stressful. Source IO was created to remove that complexity.
By combining local insight with strong global connections, we provide local businesses, Māori enterprises, and government organisations with seamless, trustworthy sourcing solutions from start to finish.
