Our Team
TeWhetu Dewes
FounderWith a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking, training and hands-on experience. TeWhetu is passionate about empowering people to recognise their inherent strengths, grow their confidence, and step into their potential with purpose. Her authentic, mana-enhancing coaching approach creates a trusted space where individuals feel empowered to achieve meaningful and lasting change. TeWhetu models the leadership principles she shares with her clients, inspiring leaders to cultivate high-performing teams and create workplace cultures where people and performance thrive. This sets the tone for everything we do at Ārahi NZ. Read more about TeWhetu here.
Nathan Grey
Cultural AdvisorPassionate about people and driven by his love for Te Reo Māori, pūrākau (stories) and waiata (song), our cultural advisor Nathan is all about building strong relationships and creating spaces where knowledge can be shared in ways that strengthen whanaungatanga (connection) and identity. Working alongside his mother TeWhetu, Nathan approaches his role with integrity, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility, ensuring that tikanga Māori and cultural values are upheld in every aspect of his work. Read more about Nathan here.