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.

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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.

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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

The Takapaukura team was able to deliver the material in a range of ways to make it understandable with practical and relevant information to our area we live and work.

Cindy Campbell
The Takapaukura team created a warm, welcoming and supportive environment while delivering our learning programme, which helped me feel comfortable and confident while learning new things. Their passion has forever inspired me and I would 100% recommend the programme to others.

Rhiannon Mitai
I would recommend the programme to others - great insight into the language and the culture and well presented given the short time frame.

Laura Rogers, Deloitte New Zealand

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:

Diagram illustrating cultural strategy components for business aspirations and performance, including cultural intelligence, responsiveness, and capability with focus on executive leaders.

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.
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.
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.
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.