Our mission
Strengthening Kaupapa Māori Through Language, Learning, and Leadership
For over 25 years, Haemata has worked across education, government, and iwi to build capability in te reo Māori, curriculum development, and organisational strategy.
Whakapā mai
We partner with schools, organisations, and communities to bring te ao Māori to life through language, culture, and connection
Our work
For two decades, Haemata has partnered with government agencies, education providers, iwi, businesses and community organisations to deliver high-quality, culturally informed outcomes. Our work continues to influence national programmes, strengthen whānau, uplift learners and grow capability across Aotearoa.
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Our Services
Haemata is a trusted provider of Māori-centred expertise in language, learning and organisational capability. We work alongside clients to strengthen cultural understanding, uplift Māori potential, and create environments where people and organisations can thrive. Our approach is collaborative, informed by mātauranga Māori, and focused on delivering practical, lasting impact.
Māori Language Services
Contributing to the regeneration of te reo Māori as a living language in Aotearoa and a birthright of tamariki Māori
Capability Services
We help organisations grow their cultural competency, strengthen teams, and engage meaningfully with Māori
Māori Education Services
Helping teachers and leaders in Māori-medium and English-medium settings to be the best they can be. Haemata is a Ministry of Education preferred-provider.
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Wiremu Tāne
Senior Advisor — Māori Educational Partnerships
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Aroha Rangi
Policy Analyst — Māori Outcomes and Community Engagement
Why choose Haemata
Our team of consultants, educators, and language specialists work across a broad range of sectors, adapting to each client’s unique goals, audiences, and kaupapa.
Diverse skills
Our team of consultants, educators, and language specialists work across a broad range of sectors, adapting to each client's unique goals, audiences, and kaupapa.
Lasting relationships
We value enduring relationships, and many of our clients return to us year after year, trusting in our ability to deliver thoughtful, culturally grounded solutions that grow alongside their needs.
Flexible approach
Our flexible, collaborative approach ensure that the outcomes create together are not only high-quality, but deeply aligned with kaupapa Māori values and long-term aspirations.
Our Team
Hineihaea Murphy
Director
Mark Fell
Director
Te Aorangi Murphy-Fell
Pouārahi: Projects & Language
Jenny Solomon
Pouārahi: Capability
Miriama Te Ngaru
Senior Consultant
Nadine Malcolm
Senior Consultant
Tuihana Walker
Senior Communications Consultant
Shyree Reedy
Consultant
Anja Woltmann
Project Coordinator
Kelly Brooks
Administrator
Āwhina Gray
Associate
Te Ahunui Farnham
Associate
Dee Reid
Associate
Lee Watt
Associate