Māori business services
We recognise that meaningful engagement with Māori is an ongoing journey of partnership, respect and shared purpose.
Our vision is to walk alongside iwi, hapū, Māori organisations and businesses as trusted partners, delivering projects and solutions that uphold Māori values, protect te taiao (the environment) and create enduring social, cultural, environmental and economic outcomes.
With nearly 100 years under our belt, and roots that trace back to Ōtautahi Christchurch, our commitment to genuine Māori partnerships and inclusion isn’t just part of our story, it’s key to the future we’re building. It’s how we create lasting impact, together with our clients and partners.
Ō mātou kaupapa (our purpose)
GHD’s Māori Business Services work alongside iwi Māori, Māori and non-Māori organisations to bring their aspirations to life. Together, we develop strategies, grow partnerships, and deliver projects that reflect tikanga Māori (Maōri values) and mātauranga. From supporting asset development and resilience to carrying out cultural assessments and integrating te reo Māori, our approach is about honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and making sure that outcomes are sustainable, culturally grounded, and shaped by the communities they serve.
Ō mātou ratonga (our services)
Taiao (Environment)
Wai (Water)
Ngā Pūngao (Energy)
Me pēhea ta mātou (how we work)
Policy, strategy and partnerships
Asset development and infrastructure resilience
Project management
Cultural impact assessments
Ō mātou rautaki Māori (our Māori strategy)
Our rautaki Māori (Māori strategy) guides how we engage, listen and learn together – building partnerships grounded in trust, reciprocity and respect.
Anchored in te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, it shapes how we think, connect and deliver for the communities we serve. Honouring Te Tiriti means walking alongside Māori, making space for their voices in decisions that matter and working together toward shared goals.
By supporting Māori aspirations for economic growth and the protection of cultural, social, and environmental taonga (treasures), we aim to create outcomes that benefit everyone.
Our rautaki Māori helps us bring these commitments to life – building strong partnerships, embedding Māori knowledge in our work, creating meaningful career pathways, and deepening relationships with iwi and hapū. Already, it’s influencing how we collaborate, design, and deliver, reflecting our genuine intent to help shape a more inclusive, bicultural future.