Developing authentic, meaningful Indigenous connections that allow organisations to deepen relationships, build trust, and create workplaces that operate with respect, clarity, and cultural confidence is critical to driving economic growth.

Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion is partnering with Wolfgramm Holdings to offer a series of workshops designed to enrich leaders’ and teams’ understanding of Māori tikanga.

Workshops facilitator Breviss Wolfgramm says the three-part series takes organisations on a journey from understanding tikanga and marae, to confidently navigating pōwhiri (formal welcome) and whakatau (office welcome), through to applying Mana Motuhake (self-determination) to improve operational and people efficiencies.

“When organisations engage meaningfully with tikanga, they honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, strengthen trust with Māori colleagues, clients, iwi, and communities, and avoid the missteps that can damage relationships and reputation.

“Embedding tikanga into daily practice also brings a richer, values-led approach to leadership, inspiring decisions that are balanced, sustainable, and future-focused. In doing so, organisations not only enhance their credibility and social licence but also contribute to a more connected, resilient, and inclusive Aotearoa.”

Breviss (Te Arawa, Ngāpuhi), the founder of Wolfgramm Holdings, is a respected Indigenous strategist, cultural advisor, and public speaker. Renowned for his ability to translate kaupapa Māori into tangible outcomes, he is a trusted advisor to universities, iwi leaders, government agencies, and enterprise teams. 

He will deliver the first workshop in the series, Understanding Māori Engagement for Non-Māori Organisations, in an online session on Wednesday, 12 October.

This introductory session offers an accessible and practical foundation for understanding tikanga and Māori protocols. Participants will explore the role of karakia, food blessings, hui and wānanga, marae, and whakawhanaungatanga, with interactive examples that show how these practices can be applied in real workplace and community contexts.

Spaces on the workshop are limited – register here.