Hinerangi Hemara Haeana
Founder | Kaiwhakatū
Vision. Purpose. Kaupapa.
I’m the founder and kaiwhakatū of this kaupapa, driven by a deep commitment to Māori advancement in the digital age. My background spans both te ao Māori and emerging technologies, and I saw the need for AI tools that reflect our values, protect our data, and empower our people.
My work bridges tradition and innovation. I believe Māori must lead the design, development, and governance of digital systems. Through this kaupapa, I’m creating space for iwi, hapū, and rangatahi to thrive in a future shaped by both mātauranga Māori and cutting-edge technology.
“Ko te ngākau Māori te pūtake o Ahotahi – he ara e whakakotahi ai te tangata, te taiao, me te mātauranga hei oranga mō ngā reanga katoa.”
At the heart of Ahotahi is a commitment to unify people, environment, and knowledge, guided by Māori values (matapono), for the wellbeing of present and future generations.
We honour whakapapa and tikanga, ensuring that every decision, system, and relationship reflects the depth and dignity of Te Ao Māori. Our purpose is not just operational, it is spiritual, relational, and intergenerational.
Founder’s Story
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Founder | KaiwhakatūVision. Purpose. Kaupapa.
“Technology should uplift our people, not replace our values. By embedding mātauranga Māori into AI, we’re shaping a future where innovation and identity walk side by side.”
— Hinerangi Hemara Haeana
I te taha o tōku māmā
Ko Ruapehu te maunga
Ko Whanganui te awa
Ko Tamakana te iwi
Ko Ngāti Turongo te hapū
Ko Te Koangarehua te marae
Ko Waikaramihi Rerekura te tīpuna
Ko Nola Hemara-Haeana toku Mama
Ko Robinson/Rerekura te whānau
I te taha o tōku pāpā
Ko Tararua te maunga
Ko Manawatū te awa
Ko Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga me Rangitāne o Manawatū tōku iwi
Ko Ngāti Rākau me Ngāti Mairehau te hapū
Ko Motuiti te marae
Ko Wiremu Hemara-Haeana rāua ko Hinerangi Rangihaeata ōku tīpuna
Ko Arnold Hemara-Haeana toku Papa
Ko Hemara-Haeana te whānau
Ko Hinerangi ahau