Indigenous Solutions
Mahia te Mahi
Supporting whānau, hapū, and iwi through culturally grounded services and solutions
Our Kaupapa
Grounded in Te Ao Māori
Mahia te Mahi Indigenous Solutions is dedicated to empowering whānau, hapū, and iwi through culturally responsive services. We walk alongside our communities, honouring tikanga and fostering self-determination in everything we do.
Manaakitanga
Care & Hospitality
Whanaungatanga
Relationships & Connection
Rangatiratanga
Self-Determination
Kaitiakitanga
Guardianship & Stewardship
What We Do
Our Services
Culturally responsive solutions designed to uplift and empower indigenous communities
Whānau Support
Holistic support services for whānau wellbeing, connecting families with resources and pathways.
Cultural Advisory
Expert guidance on tikanga Māori, cultural competency training, and Te Ao Māori frameworks.
Workforce Development
Skills training and employment pathways grounded in indigenous knowledge and modern practice.
Community Programmes
Tailored community initiatives that strengthen hauora and build resilient, connected communities.
Youth Mentoring
Empowering rangatahi through mentorship, leadership development, and cultural identity programmes.
Research
Kaupapa Māori research methodologies that centre indigenous perspectives and generate evidence for community-led outcomes.
Specialised Projects
Bespoke project design and delivery tailored to the unique needs of whānau, hapū, iwi, and partner organisations.
Facilitation
Skilled facilitation of hui, wānanga, workshops, and community conversations grounded in tikanga Māori practice.
Bespoke Training Delivery
Customised training programmes designed to build capability and confidence across organisations and communities.
Stories & Updates
Important Kaupapa
Follow our mahi across healing, community, environment, and beyond
Dr Pip Pehi - Hikoi for change
Hīkoi for Healing represents a profound movement in Aotearoa New Zealand that blends physical walking with mental, cultural, and systemic healing. Because the phrase applies to a few different kaupapa, the term specifically points to the following prominent initiatives: Clinical & Cultural Research: Clinical psychologist Dr. Phillipa Pehi led groundbreaking research on using hīkoi as an intentional pathway to healing. Her work focuses on reconnecting rangatahi (youth) and whānau to their ancestral whenua (land) to overcome historical trauma. You can read more about her research via the University of Auckland feature.
17 June 2026
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Whether you need support, have questions about our services, or want to collaborate, we would love to hear from you. Reach out and let us walk alongside you.
