Kaupapa Māori strategy and economic consultancy.
RŌA HELPS ORGANISATIONS CREATE STRATEGIES THAT SHIFT CULTURAL CAPABILITY INTO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
“Surpassed expectations.” - Hannah Blake
“Strengthened our ability to deliver culturally grounded solutions” - Johnson McKay
Bold strategy with clear direction and measurable outcomes.
RŌA helps organisations clarify direction, align people and purpose, to make confident decisions that can move from aspiration to action.
Stronger economies with shared prosperity.
RŌA helps organisations unlock economic opportunity, strengthen capability, access new markets and build commercial pathways grounded in kaupapa.
Culture grounds capability and performance.
RŌA helps organisations strengthen culture, build trust and embed kaupapa Māori in ways that are purposeful, respectful and enduring.
real impact. lasting change.
Founders
RŌA was founded by Teahooterangi Pihama and Awhina Rangitutia-Pihama to create space for bold thinking, cultural integrity and economic transformation.
With experience across banking, insurance, risk, governance, strategy, Māori economy and public commentary, they established RŌA to bring kaupapa Māori and commercial discipline into the spaces where decisions are made.
Backing emerging Māori enterprise
Each quarter, RŌA offers two Māori pakihi or start-up ventures a free half-day strategy session.
This is part of the RŌA commitment to strengthening the Māori economy, supporting emerging enterprise and helping bold ideas move with clarity. Follow socials for the next opportunity.
What People Are Saying
“RŌA brought deep respect for kaupapa Māori and tikanga, alongside the strategic clarity and disciplined frameworks needed to embed sustainable outcomes. Their work has helped us build a foundation anchored in who we are and fit for the future.”
Hermione McCallum, Chief Policy Officer, Tū Ātea
“Teahooterangi travelled across the motu, working with iwi and hapū-led initiatives to create an end product that surpassed expectations. The series captured whakapapa, mahinga kai, mātauranga practices and more in a way that is useful across our work.”
Hannah Blake, National Capability Development Manager, NZ Landcare Trust
“Working with Teaho and RŌA came at a pivotal time for me. That wānanga shifted everything. Teaho didn’t tell me what my kaupapa should be. He asked the right questions, challenged my thinking, helped me see more clearly what was already there and made sure I knew my numbers. That whakaaro evolved into Whenua Analysis and Whenua Systems Design and has completely changed the direction of my mahi and Kahu Creative Studio.”
Chrissy Morehu, Kahu Creative Studio
“RŌA developed a meaningful resource to guide how we show up across our marketing, communications and fundraising. This work is a vital step in our commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring we uphold the mana of the people and communities we work alongside, reduce cultural harm, and support the revitalisation of te reo Māori.”
Joanne Reidy, Director Māori Development Services - Manutea, Auckland City Mission
Trusted by organisations across banking, whenua, kaupapa Māori, social impact, media and enterprise.