Kō Matou | Our Story.
He Taonga Tuku Iho.
Our Ancestors are our Inspiration.
Over 1000 years ago, they envisioned a world where we could use our unique gifts with confidence, navigate our world with precision, sustain ourselves (and our whānau) and live a life of abundance, purpose, and intention.
Our ancestors came together with a shared vision for a brave and better world, each contributing their unique gift to navigate the vast Pacific Ocean and establish a new basecamp for themselves on Te Ika a Māui / Te Waka a Maui, now known as Aotearoa, New Zealand. They were amazing at adapting to their new environment, developing talents among themselves, and acquiring more skills along the way.
Their courage, skill, and wisdom have been gifted down from generation to generation through highly sophisticated cultural knowledge systems and storytelling tradition. And that same way of being and doing is in our bones and in our DNA – it's who we are.
As a Māori business, we are proud to operate and trade as Māori in Business, with the same spirit of innovation, adaptation, and community that our ancestors embodied. In all our engagements we seek to represent them the best we can and that means using our unique gifts and talents to create a world that honors the legacy of our ancestors and sustains our whānau for generations to come.
Through our service offerings, resources, and partnerships, our goal is to create positive and meaningful relationships that contribute to the preservation of Indigenous cultures, the advancement of Indigenous prosperity and human flourishing for all.
Join us on this journey.
Ko Matou.
Our Story.
Drawing inspiration from the wisdom and oral stories of our ancestors, we aim to share our unique gifts and cultural knowledge with a new audience - the emerging leaders, the generation of future makers.
In our respective careers, having lived experience and expertise in Law, Business, Health, Cultural Safety & Wellbeing and Higher Education, we have always worked with people, helping them navigate challenging circumstances and find solutions. Evolving our approach, we transferred our skills and expertise into development and leadership services grounded in Māori ways of being and doing, supporting individuals and workplaces in their growth and development.
Proudly woman driven and mission focused, we create a space for everyone to belong and envision a brave world where our children and grandchildren navigate both the physical and digital realms with ease. Our vision is for them to operate in their gifts, pursue careers they love, and thrive with passion and purpose. We believe that by harnessing our collective gifts and talents, we can make a meaningful impact on the world and shape a better future for generations to come.
Whakakitenga | Our Mission
At Ignite Your Gift, our mission is to inspire, connect, and empower individuals, teams, and organisations for intentional leadership with measurable social and economic impact.
We are dedicated to uplifting leadership capability development through culturally tailored consulting, coaching, and mentoring offerings. By fostering leadership and sharing enterprising knowledge and teachings, we contribute to social and economic prosperity.
“Our mokopuna - confident, competent and connected to their culture; navigating their world, creating their future and thriving in their gift”
Tirohanga | Our Vision
We believe that by providing today’s leaders with the tools to navigate their world, create their future, and thrive in their unique gifts, we can make a significant impact on their lives and the lives of their whānau and future generations.
We envision a future where mokopuna - our emerging generations - have the time, freedom, resources, and support to explore their gifts and pursue their dreams and passions fully, leaving behind legacies that shape the world for generations to come.
We seek to empower them to become confident, competent, and connected individuals deeply rooted in their culture so they can live life on their own terms.
Our Tohu | Mauao
Our distinctive brandmark is inspired by the ancestral story of 'Mauao,' the mountain overseeing our home area, and the origin of its name. Mauao, meaning 'caught by light,' proudly stands at the entrance of the Tauranga Harbour, serving as both a physical landmark and a metaphorical guide for all who gaze upon it.
Mauao challenges us to be brave, bold, and courageous in pursuing our desires and embracing our unique gifts, ensuring that others may also benefit. In following the footsteps of our ancestors, we pay homage to their legacy and draw strength from their wisdom to shape a better future for ourselves and those around us.
Ā mātou Rangatiratanga | Our Impact Priorities
We work with individuals, teams and organisations providing fit for purpose services dedicated to enterprising education and leadership development. Building a values based, purpose-led community of people who are committed to using their personal and collective leadership to work towards social and economic prosperity for all.
Empowering Social and Economic Opportunities through Education.
Our focus is on empowering social and economic opportunities through equitable, quality education, and accelerated skill development.
Preserving Indigenous Māori Culture for Holistic Well-being.
We promote and celebrate Indigenous/ Māori culture to ensure its thriving presence in the modern world, contributing to holistic well-being by addressing physical, mental, cultural, and spiritual aspects of development.
Creating collaborative conditions for Success.
Collaboratively, we strive to create the conditions for sustainable social development by cultivating global relationships and embracing shared values, driving lasting positive change.
Ngā Uara | Our Values
Our Values guide who we are, the decisions we make and how we work. We seek partnerships with those who share and honor our values.
We invite you to explore whether our values align with yours before investing your time, energy, and resources.