About

A specialist Māori language partner for organisations and individuals. Through our suite of offerings, we equip people with practical tools to use te reo Māori with confidence in real conversations. We begin by listening, then co-design fit-for-purpose solutions that meet you where you are and support the shift toward confident, consistent use over time. Together, we refine what works so your language and ways of working feel authentic, aligned, and sustainable.

Ngā Ihu Oneone
Core Team

Meet the people behind Manawa Māori. We work alongside you to turn intention into everyday practice, shaping language pathways and support that fit your people, your context, and the way you communicate.

Ella Sargent

Founder & Director

Kahu-Rangi Watene

Verified Translator

Byron Belk

Translator & Interpreter

Ruby Meekma

Graphic Designer

30,000

Our social media, courses, and network empower a thriving community of this many learners like you.

2021—Present