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About Us

We are a meeting place between people, ideas and solutions.

Why We Do This

We exist to help organisations navigate cultural, social, and relational complexity with confidence. Our work is grounded in Te Ao Māori and shaped by decades of experience advocating for Indigenous communities.

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Our Story

Connecting Solutions to Complex Social, Environmental, and Cultural Issues

From Aotearoa New Zealand to the World

We have over twenty years’ experience advocating for Indigenous communities, our journey has taken us from grassroots innovation to a consultancy with global reach.
Our evolution reflects a commitment to uplifting people and organisations through culturally aligned practices, long-term relationships, and meaningful capability building.

We Empower People.

Manaakitanga

Uplifting the Mana of all involved

Kaitiakitanga

Continual development of sustainable practices

Auahatanga

Continual learning to enable innovative solutions

Terence Hikawai

Founder and Managing Director

I am of Māori descent, from Aotearoa New Zealand. I studied Education, Social Science, Business and Te Reo Māori. I have advocated for Māori within several New Zealand Institutions and Government Agencies. Working with many different communities, cultures, and peoples.

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