TE TOKA I ĀKIHA HE TOKA WHITINGA RĀ ENGARI KO TE TOKA I MĀPUNA KO TE RIPO KAU TĀU E KITE AI
Rooted in the wisdom of the whakatauki, 'TE TOKA | ĀKIHA, HE TOKA WHITINGA RĀ, ENGARI KO TE TOKA | MĀPUNA, KO TE RIPO KAU TĀU E KITE AI,' we draw inspiration from the profound message it carries. This whakatauki speaks of a deeper truth—that it's not the rock on the surface of the riverbed, though beautiful and often admired, that truly creates the ripples of impact. Instead, it's the rock beneath the water's surface, out of plain sight, that exerts the most significant influence on the river's course and behavior. This philosophy echoes our own journey of growth and learning over the years. It reminds us that our purpose lies in the subtle, egoless actions that create enduring ripples of change. This whakatauki serves as our foundation, guiding us as we navigate the path toward a better future through our work."
KŌ WAI MĀTOU | WHO ARE WE
Ani Oriwia Creative is an Indigenous-led design and communications agency built on the values of Te Ao Māori. We specialize in culturally rich branding, graphic design, and digital communication, with a focus on empowering Māori narratives in a way that’s authentic, respectful, and impactful.
Our journey has been one of evolution—founded to protect Māori storytelling in a rapidly changing industry, we’ve grown through challenges, learned valuable lessons, and adapted to the new responsibilities that come with being Indigenous communicators in today’s world. Now, under the name Ani Oriwia Creative, we continue to uphold the mana of our culture while embracing a united strategy for the future.
We are passionate about elevating Māori voices and creating work that strengthens the connection between culture, community, and the digital space. Our focus remains on delivering meaningful, strategic design solutions that align with the needs of Aotearoa today and tomorrow.
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Ani Oriwia Creative have completed a range of work for large organisations all over New Zealand that aren't able to be published on our website yet. If you would like to see some of the extra work we have created privately we are happy to show you our wider portfolio upon request.
KOIWI CONNECT
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Iwi today face a digital landscape flooded with content that often promotes a profit driven agenda, pushing people to consume more and lose touch with their true essence. For those in our communities who are hard to reach or have limited access to Te Ao Māori, there's a pressing need for high-quality content that introduces them to their culture, reminds them of their mana, and offers new pathways to connect with their rangatiratanga. Governments and global organizations have harnessed the power of strategic communication to achieve their goals, and as Māori, we can do the same. 'KōIwi Connect' is designed precisely for this purpose: to empower iwi with the tools and strategies to create quality content that reaches those whānau in need. Our mission is to flood the right platforms with messages that prioritize healing, offer new possibilities for our people, and reconnect them with their true selves, their culture, and their tūpuna. 'Kōiwi Connect' is more than a service; it's a pathway to a brighter future.
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Ani Oriwia Creative are proud to be in partnership with Silverstripe who are leaders in website design and development for many large organisations in both Aotearoa and Internationally.