Can your organisation afford to ignore the power of cultural awareness here in Aotearoa?
Unlock Business Growth Through Cultural
Intelligence
Takapaukura helps businesses across Aotearoa develop the cultural intelligence, capability, and responsiveness needed to thrive in an evolving marketplace.
Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou.
Seek out knowledge for the sake of your collective wellbeing
Ka whati te tai, ka pao te tōrea.
When the tide ebbs, the oyster-catcher strikes.
The $100+ Billion Opportunity
The Māori economy is one of the fastest growing sectors in Aotearoa-New Zealand, currently valued at around $32 billion, up from $17 billion in 2018. To add, as of 2023, the Māori asset base reached $126 billion, far surpassing the earlier projection of $100 billion by 2030. If the current trajectory continues, this asset base could be worth more than $200 billion by 2030.
With these significant assets under Māori management and an increasing expectation for businesses to work in partnership with iwi and Māori entities, now is the time to position your organisation as a trusted ally.
By building genuine relationships and embedding cultural responsiveness, your organisation can:
Become a preferred partner for iwi and Māori businesses.
Enhance your ability to attract and retain diverse talent.
Deliver more relevant and inclusive products and services.
Future-proof your business for long-term success.
We help Aotearoa’s businesses tap into the opportunity
Through our strategic, collaborative and tailored approach we help corporations tap into the opportunity the Māori economy presents.
Unlike one-off, ad-hoc solutions, we take a strategic, tailored approach that aligns with your business goals. Whether you want to enhance cultural competency, build stronger relationships with iwi, or develop culturally responsive products and services, we partner with you to create sustainable, long-term impact that is measurable and driven by your direction.
We can work with individual teams to solve specific problems or the entire organisation to achieve strategic alignment and efficiencies.
Ka riro he au heke, e kore e hoki ki tōna mātāpuna anō.
The flowing current moves on and never again will it return to its source.
Our past and current clients include

Anei ngā mea i whakataukītia ai e ngā tūpuna; ko te kaha, ko te uaua, ko te pakari.
Here are the things valued by the ancestors; it is strength, vigour and sturdiness.
A proven framework for success
Drawing on years of experience working with businesses across Aotearoa, we have developed a four-part framework to support your organisation’s journey:
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Every great journey starts with a plan. We work with you to create or refine a cultural strategy that aligns with your business objectives and Te Tiriti obligations. Whether it’s a simple blueprint or a detailed action plan, this strategy becomes the foundation for meaningful progress.
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Embedding Māori values starts at the top. We help boards and senior leadership teams develop cultural intelligence through hands-on workshops, strategic coaching, and policy guidance—ensuring your leaders feel confident, informed, and ready to drive real change.
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Culture isn’t just a leadership initiative—it’s something every member of your team needs to engage with. We provide targeted training, communication strategies, and competency development so your workforce feels empowered, engaged, and prepared to embed Māori perspectives in their everyday work.
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Once your team is ready, it’s time to bring your cultural strategy to life. We help you refine your products, services, and customer experiences, ensuring they are culturally responsive, relevant, and resonate with diverse communities. The result? Stronger connections, greater impact, and lasting change.
Nau mai, kia kau tāua i te awa o Pikopiko-i-whiti.
Come, so you and I can bathe in the enlightening waters of Pikopiko-i-whiti.
Embracing Māori perspectives for lasting impact
A commitment to cultural inclusion is not just the right thing to do—it delivers real business benefits.
Organisations that actively engage with Māori values and perspectives.
Strengthen
Strengthen relationships with iwi and Māori businesses as advisors, suppliers, and customers.
Attract
Attract a more diverse and engaged workforce.
Enhance
Enhance brand reputation and customer loyalty.
Gain
Gain a competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving economy.
Align
Align with the expectations of future generations who value biculturalism and equity.
Takapaukura is here to help your organisation take a strategic, structured approach to embracing Māori perspectives for lasting impact.
Let’s work together
Takapaukura is your trusted partner in creating a thriving, inclusive organisation that embraces the richness of Māori culture.
Get in touch today to explore how we can work together to future-proof your organisation and achieve your goals.
Korikori tāua, ka taka tauira
Let us two be moving, the sun is sinking.
Ngā Maurua o Takapaukura | Our Core Values
Whītikina ngā maurua o te takapau, kia mau, kia ita, kia kore ai e mawete.
Bind the seams of the superior floor mat, so it is tight and securely fixed, never to loosen.
Māui-Auaha
Whanake te Kura
Progressive
Innovations
Empowering
Communities
Tiaki Taonga
Hononga Tāngata
Safeguarding
Sustainably
Prioritising Interconnectedness
Hiranga Tuawhiti
Practicing
Precision