We power Māori-led impact through education, clean energy, and community action.
“I orea te tuatara ka patu ki waho.”
A problem is solved by continuing
to find solutions.
Ā Mātou Kaupapa | Our Work
We believe in the intrinsic knowledge system of Te Ao Māori as a base for solutions, student-designed solutions to tackle environmental challenges, and equitable educational outcomes. Through initiatives across the motu (country), we are living our core values:
Whakapono, Whakatuturutanga, Whanaungatanga and Honore.
Mō Mātou | About Us
Our founding Trustees are Joanne McEachen (Waitaha, Ngāti Māmoe, Ngāi Tahu) and Andrew Boyd. They are joined by Co-Leads Nikora Ngaropo (Te Rarawa, Tuhoe, Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahungunu), who is also a founding Trustee, CEO, Sarah Grant, who brings rich experience in global education, and Project Lead, Te Waiora Wanoa-Sundgren (Ngati Porou, Te Atiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Toa me Ngati Raukawa), a former student at our partner kura (school).
Kawepūrongo | News
Kia Kotahi Ako is actively working on projects throughout the motu (country) in regions including Ōtautahi Christchurch, Taranaki, and Tarāwhiti East Cape. We would love to share the latest developments with you.
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Impact Highlights
