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Maori man weaving harakeke flax
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Ruru Sustainable Forest And Land Limited
Ruru Sustainable Forest And Land Limited

We are a sustainable and regenerative forest and land consultancy and contracting company. We specialise in providing professional forestry and land advice for Maori, ahu whenua trusts and private land owners. We complement this with award winning contracting services to transform your whenua into productive assets for long term sustainability.

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Mather Solutions
Mather Solutions

A strategic Māori development consultancy that specialises in the facilitation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi wānanga, strategy workshops, leadership development, board reviews, and integration of tikanga Māori into your organisational culture.

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Āwhina Wellness
Āwhina Wellness

Āwhina Wellness interconnects Business, Culture and Wellness with Te Ao Māori as a bridge between the western and indigenous worlds to help create positive change in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Kayla Atkins-Gordine, Ngāti Porou, weaves Matauranga Māori through her offerings as a Holistic Health Coach, Speaker, Yoga Teacher and Singer.

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Rae's Space - Prints and Custom Art
Rae's Space - Prints and Custom Art

Prints and custom artwork

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