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Te Moemoeaa – Vision

To see every whaanau across Aotearoa reconnected to their whenua, thriving in self-determined papakaainga, and building intergenerational homes guided by maatauranga Maaori and the pou of mana motuhake, kaitiakitanga, and whanaungatanga.

Te Kaupapa – Mission

As a maatauranga Maaori-led service, we walk alongside whaanau to navigate whenua succession, papakaainga development, and sustainable infrastructure. We empower whaanau to reconnect with their whenua, build intergenerational homes, and realise housing solutions grounded in mana motuhake.

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Advisory Team

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a white shirt and black blazer, standing in front of a blurred green and white backgr...

Joanne Kelly (Keremeneta)

A dignified, photographic realism image of a carved wooden pou standing on a gentle rise overlooking a diverse whenua Māori landscape. The pou is intricately carved with traditional patterns, its weathered, rich brown surface showing fine texture and subtle lichen growth, symbolising enduring kaitiakitanga. Behind it stretch rolling pasture, regenerating native bush, and a distant coastal edge, all under soft, overcast daylight that produces even, diffused lighting and minimal harsh shadows. Composed using the rule of thirds, the pou is prominent in the foreground, with the land in crisp focus extending into the distance. The atmosphere is calm, respectful, and timeless, evoking intergenerational stewardship and holistic succession planning, presented in a clean, professional photographic style suitable for a corporate advisory website.

Christopher Ellis – Facilitator & IT Manager

Tori-Lee Gisbon – Kaiaawhina & Office Manager

A carefully detailed aerial view of a large, lush whenua Māori block, with rich green paddocks, native bush remnants, and a winding stream forming natural boundaries. Well-maintained fence lines and gravel access roads subtly define ownership without dominating the scene. Soft late afternoon sunlight washes across the land, casting long gentle shadows from shelterbelts and contour lines, highlighting the varied topography. Photographic realism with a clean, modern aesthetic, shot from a high drone perspective with sharp focus throughout. The mood is professional, respectful, and hopeful, suggesting strategic governance and long-term kaitiakitanga. The sky is lightly clouded, providing diffused light that enhances detail without harsh contrast.

Fredrick Mohring

A meticulously organised whenua Māori advisory boardroom table, photographed from a slightly elevated angle in realistic detail. A long, natural oak table with visible grain is neatly arranged with bound land trust reports, a tablet displaying a cadastral map, and a printed succession planning chart with clear, structured boxes and arrows. At the far end of the table, a carved wooden taonga rests on a woven flax mat, anchoring the scene in tikanga. Soft, indirect daylight from large unseen windows fills the room, supplemented by subtle warm recessed ceiling lighting, creating a balanced, professional ambiance with gentle reflections on the table surface. The background shows a blurred hint of glass walls and shelving with carefully arranged documents. The mood is professional, orderly, and culturally grounded, in a clean, modern photographic style.

Principles We Uphold

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