Kauhangaroa

Kauhangaroa is a cultural consultancy dedicated to guiding individuals and organisations through their introduction to learning within te ao Māori. Whether your journey is personal or professional, we support respectful, conscious, and authentic engagement with Māori knowledge systems, values, and worldview.

If you’re unsure where to start or unaware of what to expect on your journey into te ao Māori—this is it. We’re here to help you take that first step with confidence and integrity.

We specialise in providing foundational frameworks to help you begin developing an Indigenous lens—one that supports deeper connection, greater self-awareness, and long-term relational integrity. Our approach recognises that this journey can stir emotion and challenge worldviews. That’s why we also help you understand and navigate the emotional and cultural experiences that may arise along the way.

Inclusivity is at the heart of our practice. We consciously design our support to meet the needs of a diverse spectrum of learners, creating spaces where every person feels seen, respected, and capable of contributing meaningfully.

Taurawhiri: Cultural Consultants

The Binding of Cords

In the language of ngā tūpuna, “Taurawhiri” speaks to the weaving together of people, ideas, and pathways. More than a name, it represents a way of being—of uniting differing perspectives into a shared journey.

At Kauhangaroa, our Taurawhiri are skilled cultural navigators. Known for their empathy, clarity, and adaptability, they are natural mediators who embrace difference as a source of strength. They help forge genuine connections and guide others in weaving their own threads into the collective kaupapa.

Through their work, our Taurawhiri uplift voices, dismantle barriers, and foster resilience. Every relationship they help build becomes part of a wider, interconnected whāriki—one that supports meaningful transformation for individuals, communities, and the environment.Taurawhiri: Cultural Consultants

kaupapa

At Kauhangaroa, our mission is to support individuals and organisations in building authentic, respectful, and lasting relationships with te ao Māori. We believe that reconnection with Indigenous knowledge systems is not only a personal journey, but a collective responsibility—one that strengthens communities, enhances wellbeing, and grounds us in the values that sustain life in Aotearoa.

We guide people through the early stages of engaging with mātauranga Māori, offering the cultural grounding, frameworks, and emotional insight needed to walk this path with care. Everything we do is shaped by our foundational kaupapa pillars, drawn from traditional values that remain deeply relevant in our modern world.

our pou (pillars)

Manaakitanga

To uplift the mana of others, we must first acknowledge their inherent value. At Kauhangaroa, we recognise every person as the current representative of a long line of whakapapa. We honour the mana they carry—past, present, and future—and we meet them where they are, with aroha, respect, and humility.

Ūkaipōtanga

This is our deep responsibility to that which sustains us—our whenua, whānau, communities, and identity. We encourage learners to reflect on their place in the world and to act in ways that nurture reciprocity and long-term wellbeing for both people and place.

Rangatiratanga

True leadership is woven, not imposed. We understand rangatiratanga as the ability to recognise and amplify the diverse strengths within a group. It’s about fostering self-determination while holding space for others to lead in their own ways. Our mahi nurtures confident, values-led leaders who can navigate complexity with grace.