A digital platform worthy of your kaupapa
A complete digital foundation for iwi organisations and Māori enterprises — brand identity, website, and engagement tools built to serve your people and your vision.
Book a Discovery CallA digital platform worthy of your kaupapa
A complete digital foundation for iwi organisations and Māori enterprises — brand identity, website, and engagement tools built to serve your people and your vision.
Serving whānau in the digital age
Māori organisations operate at the intersection of cultural responsibility and modern business. Post-Treaty settlement entities manage assets worth billions. Māori land trusts balance kaitiakitanga with commercial development. Māori enterprises compete in national and global markets while maintaining kaupapa Māori values. These are complex organisations with complex digital needs.
Yet the digital platforms available rarely serve these dual realities. Generic business websites don't account for the unique governance structures of iwi — the AGMs with thousands of beneficiaries, the intergenerational land management, the social and cultural investment portfolios that exist alongside commercial returns. Off-the-shelf tools treat iwi like any other business, and they're not.
A Launch engagement builds your complete digital foundation from the ground up. We work with your team to understand your governance, your beneficiaries, your commercial ambitions, and your cultural obligations — then build a platform that serves all of it with integrity.
What Launch includes
Culturally grounded brand identity
A visual identity that reflects your whakapapa, your rohe, and your values — developed in partnership with your people, not imposed by designers who don't understand your story.
Iwi or enterprise website
A multi-faceted website serving whānau, partners, government, and commercial audiences. Clear navigation for different user groups with distinct needs.
Whānau engagement portal
Dedicated area for beneficiary registration, grant applications, pānui, AGM information, and organisational updates. A digital marae ātea for your people.
Bilingual architecture
Full Te Reo Māori and English support built into the site structure — not bolted on. Language toggle, bilingual navigation, and content management for both languages.
Content & communications strategy
A plan for ongoing pānui, social media, whānau engagement, and public communications. Templates and workflows so your team can maintain momentum.
SEO & discoverability
Optimised for searches relevant to your organisation — iwi services, Māori business partnerships, regional development, and sector-specific visibility.
How Launch works
Hui & discovery
We begin with a hui — in person where possible. We meet your team, understand your governance structure, hear your aspirations, and learn what matters to your whānau.
Brand & strategy development
We develop your visual identity and digital strategy in close collaboration. Every design decision is presented, discussed, and approved by your team before we proceed.
Build & refine
Website design and development with regular check-ins. Your team reviews each section to ensure cultural accuracy, appropriate imagery, and correct te reo content.
Launch & upskill
Your platform goes live. We provide thorough training so your team can manage content, publish pānui, and maintain the site independently.
Expected outcomes
Whānau connection
A central digital hub where beneficiaries can access information, apply for grants, register details, and stay connected to their iwi or hapū wherever they are in the world.
Organisational credibility
A professional digital presence that communicates the scale, capability, and kaupapa of your organisation to government, funders, and commercial partners.
Cultural integrity online
A digital platform that genuinely reflects Te Ao Māori values — in visual design, language, content structure, and user experience.
Self-sufficient team
Your communications team can publish updates, manage content, and maintain the platform without ongoing technical dependency.
Frequently asked questions
We follow your lead. Your team guides cultural decisions — imagery, language, symbolism, and content. We provide the technical expertise; you provide the cultural expertise. We won't use cultural elements without your explicit approval and guidance.
Yes. Launch can include registration forms, secure data collection, and integration with your existing beneficiary database. For complex management systems with reporting and distributions, our Scale service builds full platforms.
Yes. We understand the unique structures of PSGEs — the dual commercial and social mandates, the beneficiary communication requirements, and the governance transparency expectations.
Typically 6-8 weeks. We build in additional time for cultural review and approval processes, recognising that decisions may involve multiple stakeholders across your governance structure.
Absolutely. We design with multiple audiences in mind — whānau seeking services and information, commercial partners evaluating opportunities, and government agencies looking for engagement points. Each audience gets a clear pathway.
We take Māori data sovereignty seriously. Whānau data is stored securely in New Zealand-hosted infrastructure, access is controlled by your organisation, and we can implement data governance policies that align with your tikanga and Te Mana Raraunga principles.
Ready to talk about iwi & māori business?
Book a free discovery call. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation about what your business needs.