Strengthening organisations through kaupapa Māori, strategy and sustainable funding
Based in Wellington and working across Aotearoa New Zealand, Red Dawn Consulting partners with government agencies, iwi, Māori organisations, artists and community organisations to strengthen capability, build meaningful partnerships and access sustainable funding.
Who We Work With
We partner with organisations that want to create positive and lasting change, including:
- Government agencies
- Iwi and Māori organisations
- Māori artists and ngā toi Māori organisations
- Community organisations
- Trusts and charitable organisations
- Local government
- Education providers
Our services
Funding Strategy & Grants Support
Supporting organisations to navigate funding systems, strengthen funding applications and develop sustainable fundraising approaches.
Cultural Capability
Helping organisations build confidence in working with Māori through practical advice, cultural capability development and meaningful engagement.
Te Tiriti Strategy & Implementation
Supporting organisations to develop practical approaches that honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strengthen relationships with Māori.
Ngā Toi Māori Support
Working alongside Māori artists, collectives and arts organisations to strengthen capability, develop opportunities and navigate funding pathways.
Strategic Advice
Providing trusted advice to help organisations navigate complexity, strengthen partnerships and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Organisational Capability
Supporting arts organisations to strengthen planning, governance, systems and long-term sustainability.
Purpose-driven advice. Practical support. Meaningful impact.
Red Dawn Consulting exists to help organisations strengthen capability, navigate funding systems with confidence and create lasting impact through practical, kaupapa Māori-informed advice.
We work with organisations across Wellington and Aotearoa New Zealand, bringing together expertise in kaupapa Māori, funding systems, strategic planning and organisational capability.
Founded by Kereama Te Ua, Red Dawn draws on experience spanning government, Māori development, funding systems, the creative sector and community leadership. We work alongside organisations to provide practical, culturally grounded advice that supports better decisions, stronger partnerships and sustainable outcomes.
Why Red Dawn?
Grounded in relationships. Focused on outcomes.
✓ Extensive experience navigating public sector funding systems
✓ Trusted relationships across te ao Māori
✓ Grounded in kaupapa Māori and te reo Māori
✓ Practical advice tailored to your organisation
At Red Dawn Consulting, we believe meaningful change happens when strategy is grounded in people, culture and purpose. We take the time to understand each organisation’s aspirations, challenges and context before developing practical solutions that support lasting success.
Whether we’re helping secure funding, strengthening organisational capability or supporting meaningful engagement with Māori, our approach is collaborative, authentic and outcomes-focused.
Let’s kōrero
Whether you’re seeking strategic advice, developing a funding strategy, strengthening cultural capability or looking for a trusted partner to support your organisation, we’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how Red Dawn Consulting can support your kaupapa.
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