OUR KAUPAPA
MÄpuna Consultants is a pÄkihi MÄori (MÄori business) focused on strategy, research, evaluation, capability development and urban design.
Our values system anchors us in Te Ao MÄori and gives us guidance and understanding to take on challenges, problem-solve and work through complex tasks with resolute focus and commitment to who we are as MÄori. â
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Our main vision at MÄpuna is to support our community towards transformative and positive changes and outcomes for their health, wellbeing and prosperity.
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If our kaupapa resonates with you, we would be honoured to work alongside you
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Kia ngÄtahi ai te hoe!
OUR VALUES
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HE TOI WHAKAIRO
Resolute & committed in our pursuit of excellence â
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Ū KI TE KAUPAPA
Passionate & staunch advocates for Te Ao MÄori
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Empower our people & partners to succeedâ
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OUR PEOPLE
DR ACUSHLA DEE SCIASCIA
CO-DIRECTOR
RESEARCH, STRATEGY & ENGAGEMENT
Dee is of NgÄruahine Rangi, NgÄti Ruanui and Te Äti Awa descent and founded MÄpuna Consultants in 2016 after having her first pÄpi. Dee has over 10 years experience in research, evaluation and strategy development. She's passionate about working with groups who are prepared for change and who challenge the status quo and usual ways of doing things. Dee is a mÄmÄ to three tamariki.
TUMARANGAI SCIASCIA
CO-DIRECTOR
ENGAGEMENT, MÄORI ART & URBAN DESIGN
Tumarangai Sciascia is of NgÄti Kahungunu and KÄi Tahu descent and is passionate about excellence in MÄori culture. Tu is a strong advocate for incorporating MÄori art and design within public places and infrastructure. Experienced in developing MÄori capability within organisations, he is interested in working with groups that are committed to cultural shift & enhancement. Tumarangai is an excellent facilitator, connector and strategist and is a pÄpÄ to three tamariki.
TE WEHI WRIGHT
SENIOR CONSULTANT
TE TIRITI O WAITANGI
Te Wehi is of NgÄruahine, NgÄti Rangitihi, NgÄti Raukawa, NgÄti UenukukÅpako and NgÄti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa descent and is a product of KÅhanga Reo and Kura Kaupapa MÄori education and graduated with a BA/LLB from Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University Wellington. He is a licensed translator, interpreter & tutor for Te Ahu o te Reo and has worked across Government supporting agencies to better understand, embed and operationalise Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Te Wehi is passionate about impactful and transformational change, especially for his people and his whÄnau. He is a father to his three tamariki and a partner to his fiance, Te Ana.
HOLLIE SMITH
SENIOR CONSULTANT
TE REO MÄORI
Hollie is of NgÄti Tamakopiri, Whanganui Nui Tonu, NgÄti Kahungunu, and NgÄi Tahu descent. Her passion for te reo MÄori has led to over 15 years in MÄori language sector policy design and implementation, and she is currently teaching te reo MÄori at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University, and for the ‘Te Ahu o te Reo MÄori’ nation-wide education workforce programme. She is a licensed Toi Reo MÄori translator, and a graduate of Te Panekiretanga o te Reo, and Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University.
CASSIE HIMIONA SULLIVAN
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Cassie is of NgÄpuhi and NgÄti Kahu ki Whangaroa descent. She is the newest member to our team and brings with her years of experience in senior administration and project coordinating. She is passionate and committed to Te Ao MÄori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, is a graduate of Massey and Waikato Universities and a mÄmÄ to four tamariki.