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MĀORI CULTURE
Our Purpose
At Maurea, we foster an enthusiastic and passionate curiosity in understanding Māori culture, through learning and active participation. We aim to reshape New Zealand’s cultural landscape—one enriched by the vibrant perspectives of our Māori heritage.
Our mission is to embrace those who are ready to learn, open eyes, hearts & minds and uphold Māori values and these drivers are underpinned by a belief that Māori culture has a depth, beauty and sophistication that can help us respond to the challenges we face.
Maurea exists to see Māori culture drive Aotearoa forward. Let’s explore together!
Our Values
Our approach is to prioritise manaakitanga. We make Māori culture accessible to all who are interested, creating a safe space to allow us to take you on a journey to understand and appreciate all that Māori culture has to offer.
Maurea operates with five key values in mind:
- Manaakitanga - We care by upholding the mana of Māori culture and the mana of our clients.
- Kaitiakitanga - Our relationship with, and obligation to, our taiao (environment) drives our decisions. We connect our people (our team, students and clients) with our taiao.
- Whanaungatanga - We build high trust relationships and work in collaboration.
- Tino Rangatiratanga - We demonstrate leadership by bridging te ao Māori and enterprise, influencing the possibility of greater mauri ora for all.
- Ako - We continue to learn, teach, and innovate with our engagements.
Meet our Team
Te Ao Māori – more than just Tikanga in the Workplace
Understanding a Māori worldview means more than just learning a few ‘rules’ to follow. We’re here to support your journey to an enriched understanding of Māori culture that we believe will add value to your work environment and your life in general.
Precious Clark LLB/BA
Pou Tāhu Rangapū / Chief Executive Officer
Creator of Te Kaa, Precious leads Maurea to fulfil our vision to see Māori culture drive Aotearoa forward.
Pania Roberts
Pou Tuarā Matua / Chief Operating Officer
A passionate problem solver, Pania provides experience in project management, process improvement and finance, to support all facets of our business.
Kelly Kahukiwa
Kaitohutohu Matua & Pou Ako / Senior Consultant and Trainer
With a deep interest in reading of the Mauri spectrum within biospheres, Kelly keeps us focused on our connection to both natural and digital environments.
Linnae Pohatu
Pouako mō Te Kaa / Te Kaa Trainer
With over 10+ years of governance experience, Linnae has a passion to strategically build and develop relationships with Māori & Pacific Island people.
Kelly Grice
Kaiwhakahaere Hokohoko / Sales and Marketing Manager
Excited to be combining her love for culture and sales, Kelly brings to the team her experience and enthusiasm to engage as many positively with Māori culture.
Ben-Jean Ryder
Accredited Toi Reo Māori Translator
Ben is passionate about the power of Te Reo Māori and believes in it’s ability to transcend borders.
Takoha Ropati
Accredited Toi Reo Māori Translator
Takoha specialist areas include Education, Health, Information Technology spaces