Our Story

Supporting organisations for over 25 years

Established in 1999, Haemata, meaning ‘strong-growing’, began as a single seed, grounded in its mission to contribute positively to the growth of te reo Māori as a living, thriving, and vibrant language in Aotearoa. Today, our work spans education, leadership, and capability-building, supporting organisations, educators and communities nationwide.

Our Team

Hineihaea Murphy

Director

Mark Fell

Director

Te Aorangi Murphy-Fell

Pouārahi: Projects & Language

Jenny Solomon

Pouārahi: Capability

Miriama Te Ngaru

Senior Consultant

Nadine Malcolm

Senior Consultant

Tuihana Walker

Senior Communications Specialist

Shyree Reedy

Consultant

Te Puritanga Jefferies

Consultant

Anja Woltmann

Project Coordinator

Kelly Brooks

Administrator

Te Kiriwai Murphy-Fell

Project Support

Āwhina Gray

Associate

Te Ahunui Farnham

Associate

Lee Watt

Associate

Beth Dixon

Associate

Mike Hollings

Associate

Our values

Our values guide how we collaborate, make decisions, and deliver solutions that are meaningful, culturally grounded, and impactful.

Manaakitanga

Manaakitanga shapes how we engage, collaborate, and deliver — ensuring people feel valued, heard, and supported throughout the journey.

Quality

We deliver high-quality work through rigorous processes, ensuring every outcome meets and exceeds expectations.

Integrity

We act transparently, uphold our commitments, and remain accountable to our clients and to the kaupapa we serve.

Professionalism

We operate with clarity, precision, and high standards. Our team brings deep expertise, strategic insight, and disciplined execution to every engagement.

Manaakitanga

Manaakitanga shapes how we engage, collaborate, and deliver — ensuring people feel valued, heard, and supported throughout the journey.

Quality

We deliver high-quality work through rigorous processes, ensuring every outcome meets and exceeds expectations.

Integrity

We act transparently, uphold our commitments, and remain accountable to our clients and to the kaupapa we serve.

Professionalism

We operate with clarity, precision, and high standards. Our team brings deep expertise, strategic insight, and disciplined execution to every engagement.

Manaakitanga

Manaakitanga shapes how we engage, collaborate, and deliver — ensuring people feel valued, heard, and supported throughout the journey.

Quality

We deliver high-quality work through rigorous processes, ensuring every outcome meets and exceeds expectations.

Integrity

We act transparently, uphold our commitments, and remain accountable to our clients and to the kaupapa we serve.

Professionalism

We operate with clarity, precision, and high standards. Our team brings deep expertise, strategic insight, and disciplined execution to every engagement.

Join the Haemata team

We’re always looking to connect with people who share our passion and commitment to te reo Māori and kaupapa Māori education. Whether you’re an experienced consultant, language specialist, educator, or just starting your journey in this space, we’d love to hear from you.