He Kupu

Words and Stories

We help organisations create content that connects with Māori audiences. Storytelling is central to te ao Māori, and we use this tradition to shape our work to ensure your message is clear, respectful and engaging. Our experienced team brings a Māori perspective to your communication needs: design, copywriting and strategy. We also work with trusted partners to produce animations, videos and motion graphics.

Illustration of Maru and Makō

We help organisations create content that connects with Māori audiences. Storytelling is central to te ao Māori, and we use this tradition to shape our work to ensure your message is clear, respectful and engaging. Our experienced team brings a Māori perspective to your communication needs: design, copywriting and strategy. We also work with trusted partners to produce animations, videos and motion graphics.

Photograph of Anna Brankin conducting an interview with Mike Barns from Dunedin Hospital rebuild

Communications

We create communications tailored to your unique needs. We work with you to develop a strategic approach that identifies and engages your target audience, manages potential risks, and amplifies your message effectively.

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Strategy
Copywriting
Graphic 

Design
Illustration of tohunga Tūhiku sharing his predictions to the warriors
He Kōrero

He Kōrero is a storytelling platform created to showcase the amazing history of our people, working with manawhenua to ensure we accurately represent their stories. In partnership with whānau, hapū and iwi, we create short animations that bring traditional narratives into the digital age.

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Animation
Production
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Tikanga Based
Practices
Manawhenua
Engagement

Our Mahi

•	Māori narratives
University of Canterbury
Commitment to Te Tiriti
  • • Māori narratives
  • • Strategic messaging
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•	Strategy and implementation
Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Communications strategy & ongoing support
  • • Strategy and implementation
  • • Copywriting for website
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•	Strategy and implementation
Waikato Tainui
Communications support for Iwi
  • • Strategy and implementation
  • • Strategic messaging
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•	Strategy and implementation
Aukaha
Creating connections with community
  • • Strategy and implementation
  • • Copywriting for website and annual reports
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