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Waikato Regional Council | Tiakina Kauri Team

This engagement is super special as it was our very first official client at AraHina.Kauri Pou Tiaki is an immersive virtual reality experience designed to deepen understanding of the cultural, ecological, and spiritual significance of Rākau Kauri. The project was led by Waikato Regional Council in partnership with iwi representatives from Waikato Tainui and creative agency Waxeye.My role was to facilitate the process of interweaving Mātauranga Māori and modern science into a compelling story...

Te Awakairangi Kohanga Reo

Te Awakairangi Kōhanga Reo was the very first place I tested my strategic planning approach - my own son’s kōhanga at the time – and I’ll always be grateful for that humble beginning. In 2021, we held a one-day wānanga to reflect on our whakapapa, reconnect with our moemoeā, and pave a clear path forward for the future of the kōhanga. In the room were kaiako, whānau, and our beautiful Nanny who had helped establish the very first kōhanga reo in Aotearoa, making the experience even m...