We believe in the power of language to empower.

Te One-Pūtake
Our Purpose

We support excellent outcomes for all learners and, more importantly, achieve them together. Our practice is tūpuna-driven and inspired.

Ngā Ihu Oneone
Our Team

Discover the advantages of collaborating with a team that intimately understands your needs and project. Our ethos celebrates excellence and personalisation, ensuring every learner feels valued and every project receives the attention it deserves. 

Ella Sargent
Founder
Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Pākau

Kahu-Rangi Watene
Verified Translator
Te Arawa, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou

Byron Belk
Translator
Tūwharetoa, Rereahu, Ngāpuhi

Zara Alen
Lead Toi Māori Designer 
Ngāti Porou 

Ruby Meekma
Graphic Designer 
Kāi Tahu

Ngā Kākano i Ruia
Who We Are

More than values, they are woven into the very fabric of who we are. Since our inception, we've been dedicated to nurturing the kākano, the seeds sown by our ancestors, and ensuring that the learning journey resonates deeply with learners of diverse ages, experiences, and backgrounds.

"A seed waiting to be watered" – our motif encompasses our story, mission, and vision by nurturing a seed and fostering its growth in the right environment. At Manawa Māori, we believe that everyone has the potential to learn and grow when they are empowered, supported and confident.

The mangōpare positioned at the motif's base symbolises the resilient and deep-rooted foundation of our community, while the larger mangōpare above represents the shelter our platform provides for learners. This open space reflects our natural surroundings and the boundless opportunities they offer.

At the centre of the design lies the poutama, embodying a seed of mātauranga, or knowledge. This seed thrives, springs to life, and flourishes when cultivated in an environment of compassion, trust, wisdom and support.

  • As a company that promotes and celebrates te reo Māori, we understand the need to be flexible and adaptable to meet the ever-changing needs of our whānau, learners, communities and clients. Adapting to new ideas, technologies, and methodologies, we continually improve and enhance our services, ensuring we resonate and remain the country’s leading provider.

    To us, embracing adaptability also means being open-minded and willing to learn from others, which our team values highly. With a commitment to adaptability, Manawa Māori is poised to thrive in an ever-changing landscape and continue to impact the world positively.

  • Our resources are carefully designed with visual legibility in mind, and we continuously strive to enhance accessibility by incorporating features such as captioning content and providing audio sound bites. Through these efforts, we aim to foster the vitality of te reo Māori across generations and to facilitate a more inclusive learning journey for all, ultimately contributing to collective success.

    Since our establishment, our mission has been to provide high-quality, impactful resources via social media platforms, guaranteeing that people worldwide engage regularly and meaningfully with te reo Māori.

  • We take pride in offering accurate and high-quality resources and services. We understand that language is not just a means of communication but is the foundation of culture and identity.

    Our team is committed to delivering authentic work that preserves the integrity of te reo Māori and culture, and we consider it our primary responsibility.

Our mission is simple.

To inspire, educate, and transform lives by empowering our communities with te reo Māori. As caretakers of the kākano planted by our ancestors, Manawa Māori is dedicated to helping those seeds grow and flourish.