Te Tira Mahi
Arihia is our Founding Director. A versatile consultant specialising in project and program management, research, and technical writing focused on Taiao and advancing Iwi and Hapū interests, with a track record of leading complex projects, fostering mana motuhake, and ensuring high-quality outcomes through strategic oversight and collaboration.
Arihia Hoani-Waaka
Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāi Tai Te Whakatōhea, Ngāti Awa
Toki
(Director)
Te Rua is an environmental consultant at Iarau who blends Mātauranga Māori with modern practices in her work on Iwi Spatial Plans and policies. With a background in Environmental Planning and mentorship from Elva Conroy, her deep connection to the taiao guides her commitment to sustainable, culturally grounded solutions.
Te Rua Wallace
Te Arawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa,
Te Atihaunui-a-Paparangi
Kaiwhakamaherehere Taiao
(Environmental Planner)
Rahera is a Junior Environmental Planner at Iarau and a third-year Bachelor of Environmental Planning student. Educated at Te Kura o Ngāpuke, she attributes her passion for Te Ao Māori and the taiao to her upbringing. Rahera aspires to empower mana whenua in environmental planning and hopes to inspire more rangatahi Māori to join the field, ensuring te ao Māori voices shape decisions about the environment.
Rahera Te Wano
Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Waikato
Kaiwhakamaherehere Taiao
(Environmental Planner)
Te Riria, an environmental planner at Iarau, combines mātauranga Māori with modern strategies to deliver innovative solutions for iwi and hapū. Raised in Tūrangi, she brings experience in consent preparation, spatial planning, and iwi engagement from her time at a major consultancy. Outside work, she enjoys reading, horse riding, and studying te reo.
Te Riria Potiki
Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāi Tahu
Kaiwhakamaherehere Taiao
(Environmental Planner)
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Paniwaka is the creative force behind Iarau’s content, driving our online presence with skill and innovation. As our content creator, Paniwaka captures the essence of our kaupapa, crafting engaging visuals and stories that highlight our mahi and strengthen connections with iwi, hapū, and hāpori across Aotearoa. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Paniwaka ensures our platforms are vibrant, authentic, and aligned with Iarau’s values.
Paniwaka Curtis
Ngāti Rongomai
Kaiwhakataki Pāpaho
