A cultural partner for people and organisations in Tāmaki Makaurau.
We provide practical guidance and local knowledge to help people engage with Tāmaki with confidence.
Te Kawau grew from a shared desire to make that knowledge accessible, and to support people who genuinely want to build stronger cultural understanding.
Ko wai mātou
Who we are
Joe Pihema, Director
Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki
Joe has over 25 years experience in the cultural and heritage sector and Māori education. He has held governance roles with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust, Tāmaki Tupuna Maunga Authority, and Te Haerewa, Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Art Gallery. He is a current member of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua and the Taumata-a-Iwi Auckland Museum. Joe is a tribal authority and spokesperson for Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki.
Huia Pihema, Director
Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui
Huia is a cultural practitioner and tikanga expert. She has a background in broadcast editing and kaupapa Māori project management. Huia is passionate about Māori performing arts and is the leader of the Ngāti Whātua kapa haka, Te Uri o Manumanu. Her other passion is producing and directing Māori theatre that elevates and honours the tribal stories of Ngāti Whātua.
Start with a kōrero
Whether you’re looking for cultural support for your team, guidance for your organisation, or a place to begin, a short conversation is the easiest way to understand what Te Kawau can offer.
