Meet Our Consultants
Our consultants bring real-world experience, whakapapa, and practical Māori land knowledge to support whānau with clarity and confidence. Each consultant specialises in different areas of Māori land, governance, papakāinga, and community kaupapa — so you get the right guidance for your mahi.
We stand behind our guides and templates. If, within 2 days of downloading your full pack, you feel it doesn’t meet your needs, contact us, and one of our consultants will arrange a Zoom hui to talk through your situation.💚

🌿 Coral Dehar - AKA - CJ
Experienced in: •Māori Land Court processes (succession, trusts, occupation orders, governance) • Whānau trust and Ahu Whenua Trust formation • Business management, administration, and back-office systems • Community-based event coordination and kaumātua support initiatives • Marketing, client communication, and digital organisation • Papakāinga groundwork and whānau planning • Accessible learning support for whānau with diverse needs • Currently studying law, with a focus on Māori land and practical legal processes. Coral brings a unique blend of hands-on Māori land experience, business discipline, and community leadership. Her background spans small business ownership, back-office systems, marketing, travel consultancy, and whānau support, giving her a practical, real-world understanding of how to guide whānau through complex processes with ease. As a homeschooling parent of a son with disabilities, Coral is known for her patience, clear communication style, and ability to simplify difficult processes into step-by-step guidance that anyone can follow. Her approach is grounded in plain English, tikanga awareness, and a strong commitment to helping whānau protect and manage their whenua with confidence.

🌿 Shoda Tua
Experienced in: • Environmental planning and whenua sustainability • Native planting program and riparian projects • Pest, weed, and land care advice for whānau blocks • Water, soil, and ecosystem protection • Community and Kura-based environmental education • Supporting whānau to access council-funded initiatives • Connecting whānau with specialists (biodiversity, freshwater, climate resilience) • Practical guidance for papakāinga, Mara kai, and whenua restoration projects Shoda works alongside whānau to strengthen their whenua through practical, hands-on environmental support. With strong experience in community education, sustainable practices, and environmental project coordination, she helps whānau understand what’s possible, what’s funded, and what support is available in their region. She brings a calm, approachable style — breaking down environmental processes into clear, easy steps and connecting whānau with the right specialists when deeper expertise is needed. Her focus is helping whānau care for their whenua in ways that are practical, achievable, and grounded in long-term sustainability.