Our Partners

Iwi affiliations – Te Tahaawai (Ngā Puhi Nui Tonu), Ngaati Te Ata (Waikato), Ngāti Pākehā

Huhana’s broad skill set covers a range of senior experience working in health, disability, education, workforce and community development.  Huhana is an experienced researcher and emergent evaluator with a talent for writing proposals, submissions, papers, and reviews. She holds a Master of Philosophy (First Class Honours) in AI and language revitalisation, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and postgraduate diploma in Te Ataarangi.

Iwi affilliations – Ngāti Tukorehe, Ngāpuhi

Keremihana brings extensive governance and kaupapa Māori research experience, spanning iwi, Māori and national organisations. His work focuses on environmental restoration, education and health equity. Deeply connected to Horowhenua, he is committed to ensuring community voices and evidence inform decision making for stronger, more equitable outcomes.

Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa, Tūwharetoa, Maniapoto and Ngāti Kuia

Jessica specialises in research and evaluation for health, community wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. Currently pursuing a PhD that explores longitudinal data and health equity outcomes in retirement, she holds a BSW and a Master’s of Regional Planning from Massey.  With a passion for bringing people together and advancing equity, Jessica weaves insight, connection, and positive change

Iwi affilliations – Ngāti Tukorehe, Ngāti Wehiwehi, Ngāti Kikopiri, Ngāti Kapu, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga. 

Moira Poutama is an iwi researcher with over 20 years’ experience leading kaupapa Māori and taiao-focused projects. Her work spans oral history, environmental restoration, and iwi engagement, producing evidence and research that support iwi aspirations. She has contributed to award-winning studies and collaborative reports on ecosystems, waterways, and whānau wellbeing.