Tēnā koutou, we are Te Kawau
Your cultural confidence partner
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We help organisations work with greater cultural confidence across Tāmaki Makaurau. From iwi engagement and strategy to cultural advice and te reo Māori, we provide practical guidance grounded in place.
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Gain deeper understanding of Ngāti Whātua and Tāmaki Makaurau
Learn to navigate the cultural landscape of Tāmaki Makaurau
Develop a stronger understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Celebrate Matariki and explore its cultural significance
Grow Te Reo capability for both practical and high-level contexts
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Cultural blessings of sites & buildings within Tāmaki Makaurau
Pōhiri management & support within Tāmaki Makaurau
Kaupapa Māori event management (Marae Visits, Matariki, Waitangi Day, Te Wiki o te Reo)
Cultural attaché to local, national and international events
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Develop conceptual whakapapa for architectural, landscape, and branding projects
Embed Ngāti Whātua and Tāmaki Makaurau narratives authentically
Strengthen projects by creating compelling pūrākau (storytelling)
Support creation of design and distinctive design languages
Confidence often starts with the right support.
For kaiako and organisations wanting to grow their confidence with te reo Māori, tikanga and the histories of Tāmaki, we work alongside you with local knowledge, practical guidance and support that can be carried into your everyday mahi.
If there’s something you’d like to explore, come and have a kōrero with us.
Two ways forward
Organisations
Cultural guidance for organisations working, communicating and making decisions in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Kaiako
Place-based learning and practical resources that help teachers confidently bring Tāmaki histories, tikanga and reo into their kura.
He mea tautoko nā Te Kawau
Organisations we have supported
We work with a range of organisations across sectors, including health, architecture, tourism and the public sector.
Our waka is ready to take you on that journey.
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 how Te Kawau can help.
Start with a kōrero