Te Paenga is a shared space devoted to the dynamic exchange of insights and expertise, bringing together our voices to create a vibrant knowledge community inspired by the power of te ao Māori to create a thriving Aotearoa.
We work with leaders, influencers and experts across the government, business and community sectors to exchange ideas, shape new approaches and define new solutions. We then share those with our clients as aggregated learnings that help adapt and adopt innovative approaches faster and deeper.
Redesigning Aotearoa is a full day workshop designed to help brand and marketing leaders and creatives to understand how to create culturally authentic content and experiences.
Co-design through a Te Ao Māori lens
Understanding how Tikanga Māori (cultural processes) are shaped and can inform the best-practice work with Māori whānau, communities, expert knowledge holders, and partners.
Celebrate and elevate Māori culture as a taonga for all New Zealanders
Understand how to avoid cultural appropriation and how to make a meaningful contribution to the normalisation and revitalisation of Māori culture, including te reo māori, art, culture, and stories.
The Future of Te Ao Māori
There are tensions between our colonial past and the aspirations of Māori. How do we create a future culture that helps Aotearoa unite at home and succeed on the global front?
If you’d like to book a workshop, please contact Sarai - sarai@ira.nz (sarai@ira.nz)
Welcome to Te Ao Māori is presented by three of Ira’s team, bringing diverse perspectives on delivering quality work alongside Māori co-design partners, communities, government and business:
Johnson McKay: Head of Strategy & CultureNgāti Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Mahuta
Johnson has led the Ira team for 20 years, developing the models and strategies that enable the development of meaningful and lasting outcomes for many of New Zealand’s most loved and trusted brands.
Sarai Morris: Co-Design & Deliver Lead Ngāti Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Mahanga
Sarai brings expertise in developing co-design models, bringing hapū, iwi and organisations together to define and deliver outcomes together.
Interested?
If you’d like to know more about booking a workshop with us, please email Sarai Morris at sarai@ira.nz (mailto:sarai@ira.nz) for more information.
We look forward to seeing you there!
