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


  • Founder | Kaiwhakatū

    Vision. 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