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"Maaku anoo e hanga toku nei whare..." (Tongikura na Kingi Tawhiao) Kia Ora and Hello, I never appreciated how important "Partnership" was until I was asked to assist in establishing one between Local Iwi (Maaori) and Pakeha (Non-Maaori). To say it was challenging would be an understatement, it takes a lot of time, energy and work to form TRUST. But, once "Partnership" is established and all parties are on board, the benefits are enormous. Within the changing landscape of City and Residential developments, "Partnership" has become an integral, if not "THE" most crucial element, in hope of any successful outcome. "Work with a Navigator" A "Navigator" will do exactly that, Navigate through the cultural layers within a project and weave together a "Partnership" that will have purpose. This becomes even more evident when Creative professionals are called upon to interpret a "Vision" for clients. Working with the right Navigator to connect Architect, Designer, Interior/Spatial designers and Visual Artists will give even the most abstract project a much better outcome. There are some great Navigators out there and I'm excited to help add value in this space. My background and experience within the Arts, Education, Tourism and my Iwi give me a wide set of skills to apply in transforming vision into reality. Multi-Disciplinary Maaori Artist, Sculptor Advocate for cultural navigation and innovation Co founder of Te Ahi Koomau, Head Bronze Caster Casting and innovation foundry and the first Maori bronze casting studio at the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, Te Puia Professional Artist specialising in public sculpture, lost wax bronze casting Project management with a cultural focus. Experienced Cultural Navigator An advocate for integrating indigenous knowledge in regional blueprints. - Experienced Tutor with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. - 7 years working at New Zealand’s premier Maaori Tourism destination, Te Puia, New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, Rotorua Head Caster role included: - Management - Strategic planning for regional, national and global tourism markets - Leading and growing a team of Foundry technicians - Staff training - Project Management - Iwi and stakeholder engagement - International engagements (China, Tahiti) - Research and Development of casting process, specific for product and sales in tourism and education - Casting of major projects. Maaori Tu, Te Arawa Soldiers - Develop H/S protocols - Visitor engagement and tourism experience strategies