“I’ve done leadership programs before, but they didn’t fit how we work as a Māori organisation. With Kānuka, they customise the content to where we are as a team, making everything directly applicable to our mahi. I love that we can apply what we learn and then build on it, making our work not only relevant to our kaupapa but also to our current context as an organisation.”

Kirsty Maxwell-Crawford CEO Poutiri Trust

“Our organisation has been experiencing a time of considerable change…Kānuka have steered us through this change which has ensured a positive outcome. Staff have given me positive feedback about Kānuka’s connective-coaching style and I now have a plan of how to deal with a situation that had previously been overwhelming, despite my many years of management experience.”

Jeanette CrookGeneral Manager Mountain View

“Even though I have been a manager for many years, Kānuka has introduced me to a whole new range of skills that have enabled me to better manage my stress levels at work and strengthen my working relationships…in this fast changing and stressful world I cannot recommend Kānuka highly enough to companies who want to get the most out of their teams.”

Jacob KajavalaCompany Leader Kajavala Forestry Ltd

“Kānuka’s programme helped us to grow, develop and get clear on what was really important to us in our lives…the guys (Steve & Wiremu) climbed into our heads, sorted things out and climbed back out…”

Phil ReilyDirector Cheal

“From my perspective, Kānuka has added incredible value to the team here and I am extremely appreciative of the work done in upskilling some of our team members…personally, input into me has been great and has led me on the trajectory that I am currently on. I am truly grateful.”

Brad KorewhaManager Fulton Hogan

“Every single session you come away with gems of wisdom and things to think about, helping us to serve others better. It’s about valuing each member of our leadership team, addressing not just our professional work but also our personal lives. Our leadership team looks forward to these sessions so much that they don’t want to miss them, even during annual leave. The care and love from Poutiri and Kānuka have been incredible, pushing us to grow as leaders and benefit our teams.”

Alex Deas Poutiri Trust

“Its exactly enough guidance, feedback and listening along with a focus on goal setting and measuring progress. I really enjoy it. I have only been doing it for two months but I feel much more focussed and better able to see how I am contributing to the world. I also have better work life balance and a general sense of happiness.”

Kate Brown GLISPA

“My main aim was to make sure I was reaching my potential as a capable leader. Steve was brilliant. What I found most valuable was his insight, he was able to show me my own strength and weaknesses and how to think clearly and solve it. You go to the gym to exercise your body and Steve was like exercise for your mind, an exercise in right thinking”

Lisa Knowles SILC

“As a Māori professional, engaging in an authentic Māori way brought me a great deal of comfort. I valued coaching sessions with Wiremu – they were a game-changer for me at this point in my life. I was hungry for direction to evolve in my career, and Wiremu came through big time. He’s super cool, easy to vibe with, and nails the art of breaking down his examples so I could resonate with them. His coaching, all rooted in a Kaupapa Māori approach, made it easier for me to conquer my own roadblocks and was seriously worth its weight in gold.”

Bodean Peters Tupu Services

“Kānuka have created the space to think deeply about our decisions and how they impact the team and those we serve. Their approach resonated with me because they take into account our organisation’s values and strategic plan—they do their homework. It’s not generic; it’s personalised. They’ve connected our values to our work and given us actionable examples. When I leave the workshops, I feel confident that I can action these insights and support my team to do the same. It’s been fantastic.”

Noelene Rapana Korowai Aroha

“The Kānuka workshops have brought our team closer together, given us greater understanding, and solidified us as a management team. Today was really good because the kōrero gave us time to think about our own way of doing things and where our values come from. Sometimes we focus so much on the mahi that we forget why we do it. It’s about reassuring ourselves of why we’re here and where we’re going.”

Hariata Vercoe Korowai Aroha

“Brilliant. There has been such a reciprocal exchange of open and honest feedback. The power of the team being together has been great. I am in a much better place myself.”

Jamie De La Haye Welcome Bay School