Ringa Hāpai
Kanapu has many connections that enable them to achieve systemic transformation. Notable relationships we are proud to have are:
Designed & led by
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga
The only Māori Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Aotearoa.
Funded by
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
The New Zealand Government’s lead business-facing agency that plays a central role in shaping and delivering a strong economy.
Partnered with
AATEA Solutions
A provider of kaupapa Māori facilitation and research, te reo Māori translation, and educational services throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
Hosted at
The University of Waikato
Established in 1964, Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato is a public research university located in Hamilton with strong connections to Kīngitanga and Tainui.
Vanessa Clark
Waikato; Ngāti Tiipa, Ngāti Tahinga, Ngāti Āmaru
Pouhere Kanapu | Executive Director
Ahere Hapi
Te Arawa, Ngāpuhi, Muriwhenua
Pou Hapori | Community Engagement Lead
Hinerangi Edwards
Ngāruahine, Taranaki, Tāngahoe, Te Pakakohi, Ngāti Ruanui, Te Arawa, Hāmoa
Pou Whiri Matua | Lead Facilitator & Co-Founder of AATEA Solutions
Whare Kupenga-Keefe
Te Aowera, Ngāti Pāhauwera
Pou Hoahoa | Design Advisor
Professor Tahu Kukutai
Ngāti Tiipa, Ngāti Kinohaku, Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Māhanga
Pou Matarua |
Co-Director of Ngā Pae o Te Māramatanga
Marie-Chanel Berghan
Te Rarawa, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Maniapoto, Te Arawa
Pouhere Mātua | Research Operations Manager of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga
Sophie Clement
Ngāti Rangi, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Raukawa
Pou Whakahaere | Project Manager Hui Hihiri and Co-ordination Lead
Patina Edwards
Ngāruahine, Taranaki, Tāngahoe, Te Pakakohi, Ngāti Ruanui, Te Arawa, Hāmoa
Pou Whakahaere | Project Manager Tūhono Rau Tangata & Te Ako Rau
Kanapu is supported by the team at AATEA Solutions, a kaupapa Māori consultancy founded in 2000 by Hinerangi Edwards and Kiwa Hammond to enable Māori aspirations, and grow Māori potential and pathways.