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About Us
Established in 2018, Atawhai Creative Communications adopts a values-driven approach to communication.
We provide strategic communications expertise with services tailored to enhance organisational communication, engage communities, manage media relations and create impactful visual and digital content.
We offer services that empower governance and decision-makers to achieve their goals more efficiently and effectively. We know their stakeholders, care about kaupapa that are significant to Māori and want to create an impact in these communities. As an agency that is aroha led, we care about the mahi we are a part of.
Our mana, combined with Te Ao Māori capability, understanding of complex issues, and communications nous means that our advice and services offer unique insight and value for clients.
Our Mission
To amplify Māori and indigenous voices, ensuring their stories, perspectives, and contributions are honoured and celebrated.
Our Vision
We envision a future where indigenous cultures thrive and are celebrated for their unique perspectives, creativity, and contributions to the communities they enrich.
Through our innovative approach and deep cultural understanding, we strive to empower indigenous communities to express their own unique pūrākau and preserve cultural heritage. We foster meaningful and authentic connections that honour the past and inspire a vibrant future for all mokopuna.
Our Values
Atawhaitia te Whanaungatanga
RELATIONSHIPS
Relationships are crucial in understanding our clients’ needs and the mahi that we're engaged to tautoko.
It emphasises the importance of connection, collaboration, and reciprocity. By prioritising whakawhanaungatanga, we ensure that our mahi is grounded in genuine relationships, creating a strong foundation for collective success and resilience.
Atawhaitia te Auahatanga
CREATIVITY
Creativity is a key component of what sets Atawhai apart from other agencies. We’re blue-sky thinkers, steeped in mātauranga Māori values.
Our team has worked in both corporate environments and with iwi Māori, and appreciate the nuances that working with indigenous stakeholders requires.
Atawhaitia te Hiranga
EXCELLENCE
Atawhai constantly strives for excellence in our mahi. We are committed to achieving the highest standards in our mahi, continually striving for improvement and innovation.
We’re considered, thorough and have a wide range of skillsets to support the various kaupapa of our clients and their needs.