Mauriora Kombucha WHĀNAU
Tamara Kirwan
Kaitaunaki - Brand Ambassador
Co-founder of Mauriora, Tamara is the maker, taster and face of Mauriora.
Tamara dreamt of working with her whānau, the development of Mauriora has been guided by whanaungatanga, manaakitanga & rangatiratanga, attributes that were instilled in her growing up within the Haahi Rātana movement by her whānau.
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi,engari he toa takitini.
My strength is not as an individual but as a collective.
With over seventeen years working in Māori Education at the University of Canterbury, Tamara developed an integral understanding of how to support whānau from diverse cultures and backgrounds to gain an appreciation of tikanga Māori. Mauriora is her waka to continue this journey.
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, the people, the people.
Nō reira, Therefore,
Hāpaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga me ngā uri whakatipu.
Foster the pathway of knowledge to strengthen independence and growth for future generations.
Sergio Seibert
Pūkenga hoahoa whakahaere - Design & Creative Director
Responsible for developing the design aesthetic of the company from interior fit-out of our commercial premises, product design, and brand development.
Tukua kia tū takitahi ngā whetū o te rangi
Let each star in the sky shine its own light
Julian Kirwan
Kaitohu pakihi - Business Development
After completing his studies in Māori, Tourism and Business Management, Julian set off on a short OE.
That short OE turned into nearly half his life being spent living overseas. In 2011 he set-up his first restaurant business in Amsterdam, along with his sister Natalia and Sergio, they completed the fit out and the development of the restaurant.
He joined the whānau at Mauriora to contribute to growth and development utilising his overseas knowledge and experiences while reconnecting with his Māoritanga.
Whiria te tangata ka puta he oranga. Weaving people promotes well-being.
Tuca
Hauora - Health & Wellbeing
Responsible for reducing the stress level, increasing productivity and improving the overall health of the team.
He ihu kurī, he tangata haere
Like a dog follows his nose, man will find opportunity
Keela Atkinson-Cranwell
Kaiwhakahaere Matua- Managing Director
Keela Atkinson is the Managing Director of Mauriora Kombucha, working alongside Tamara to grow their whānau-led enterprise. With a background in project management and cultural advocacy, Keela supports Mauriora’ strategic development, funding pathways, and community engagement.
He oranga ngākau, he pikinga waiora. A healthy heart brings uplifted wellbeing.
