Ko Wai Mātou
Our Story

MEA was founded by Kaye-Maree Dunn, supported by his brother Mita, over a decade ago with a simple belief: that Māori organisations thrive when they have clarity on governance, strategy, and how to communicate with impact

Our Journey

Over a decade, we've worked with 140+ iwi, government agencies, and corporates. We've learned that transformation happens through three things: honest kōrero, strategic clarity, and the willingness to work alongside people for the long term.
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We started because we saw a gap. Many Māori organisations needed support with governance, communications, and strategic planning, but they wanted partners who understood kaupapa Māori values, not consultants who parachuted in with generic solutions. So we built a team that lives those values.

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Our Kaimahi

Our team brings expertise in governance facilitation, strategic planning, communications and brand, project leadership, and AI training. But what ties us together is a commitment to kaupapa Māori values and a belief that the best outcomes happen when you listen first, think strategically, and co-create with your partners.

Kaye-Maree Dunn

Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Mahanga, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Ngāi Te Rangikoianaake

Kaiwhakahaere | Managing Director

Mita Dunn

Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Ruanui, Te Ati Awa Whānui
Kaihautu

Holly Bidwell

Ngāti Wai, Whakapaumahara Marae

Kaitiaki | Project Manager

Ramya Kandhasamy

Stockholm County, Sweden

Principal Consultant, Strategy & Operations

Travis O'Keefe

Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Konohi, Ngāti Irish

AI Consultant

Marama Huiarangi

Ngāi Tūhoe, Tainui

Business Development and Operations Coordinator

Sophia Benjamin

Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines

Kukupa | Executive Personal Assistant

Kris Benjamin

Calamba, Laguna, Philippines

Kaitautoko | Communications Virtual Assistant

What Our Partners Say

“Partnering with MEA has been an advantageous experience because of the skills and experiences they shared in the world of comms, public relations and effective tools and methods to connect to our unique stakeholders. Their commitment to collaborate, support and innovate for and with us has helped us grow our capability.”

Carol Berghan

Chief Executive Officer, Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust

Ready to work together?

We enjoy co-creating amazing outcomes with others. Do you have an upcoming project and need some professional support from a team that love what we do. Get in touch below.

Whakapa Mai

or call +6421 029 24328

Ko Wai MātouOur Story