Cultural Engagement
“E kore e taea e te whenu kotahi ki te raranga i te whāriki kia mōhio tātou ki a tātou.
Mā te mahi tahi o ngā whenu, mā te mahi tahi o ngā kairaranga, ka oti tēnei whāriki.
I te otinga me titiro tātou ki ngā mea pai ka puta mai.
Ā tāna wā, me titiro hoki ki ngā raranga i mākere nā te mea, he kōrero anō kei reira.”
“The tapestry of understanding cannot be woven by one strand alone.
Only by the working together of strands and the working together of weavers will such a tapestry be completed.
With its completion let us look at the good that comes from it.
In time we should also look at those stitches which have been dropped, because they also have a message.”
Early engagement, better success
Early engagement allows stakeholders to better understand the cultural significance and impact on whenua, awa and whānau, giving projects the best chance of success.
Through the collective approach of our Director of Cultural Strategy & Engagement, Cherie Tirikatene, Josephs provides a framework that delivers projects from idea to reality, while authentically recognising tikanga and Tiriti o Waitangi.
Cherie and the team take a proactive approach, engaging iwi, rūnanga and leaders at project commencement. This early direction minimises delays, rework and misunderstandings.
Fostering independent relationships and respectful korero upfront is key to improving the protection of Rangatiratanga, te taiao & taonga species, alongside the delivery of successful project outcomes
Services
Cultural Strategy | Cultural Impact Assessment | Iwi and Rūnanga Engagement Management Plans |Consultation & Facilitation | Governance | Stakeholder Negotiations | Mentoring