Whakatō te kākano, whakatipu te ao - planting the seed of leadership to grow the world
We work alongside organisations and individuals cultivating deep insight into mātāpono (values), embedding these with tikanga (ethical) frameworks, empowering them to become deeply rooted and globally transformative.
Kōrero Sharing
Our podcast series are spaces for kōrero that matters, where leadership, culture, and community intersect. Through the voices of leaders, thinkers, and changemakers, we explore the challenges and triumphs of kaupapa-driven leadership in Aotearoa and beyond.
Rangahau Thinking
At Te Kākano Leadership Institute, rangahau is more than inquiry, it is a living practice rooted in whakapapa, wānanga, and the pursuit of te whakatipu mai I te ao – collective wellbeing and the flourishing of all creation. Our approach to research is guided by our mātāpono (values), ensuring that knowledge creation uplifts our communities, honours mātauranga Māori, and strengthens ethical leadership.
Wānanga Learning
At Te Kākano Leadership Institute, learning is a collective journey, rooted in wānanga, guided by tikanga, and shaped by the aspirations of our people. Our workshops and learning spaces are designed to nurture ethical leadership, cultural confidence, and transformative action.
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E Hika Ep6 Liz Harte Mana, Tapu and our Tamaiti
12 March 2026
This episode on @EHika: Liz Harte (Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi)) innovator, social entrepreneur and whānau transformer talks on parenting, colonisation and the revival of traditional child-rearing practices.
E Hika Ep5 Rev Dr Garry Deverell Indigenous Spirituality and Survival
18 February 2026
This episode on @EHika: Reverend Dr Garry Worete Deverell (Trawlwoolway mob) scholar, academic, indigenous activist talks on the survival of his people on Lutruwita (Tasmania) and the thriving of their...
Media: Radio Ngati Porou Leadership
14 February 2026
Our Kaiwhakatō (Director) Dr Hirini Kaa was interviewed on Radio Ngati Porou regarding leadership, climate and how we can address the challenges ahead of us through leadership development Dr Hirini...
Media: Tikanga and Waitangi
14 February 2026
Our Kaiwhakatō (Director) Dr Hirini Kaa has a new piece in the Spinoff around Waitangi and the emerging place of tikanga in our society.
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