Director
Eboni Waitere
Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne
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Huia Publishers is a Māori owned, independent publisher producing innovative and inspiring books and resources. Since 1991, our purpose has been simple and uncompromising – we share stories that resonate with our people, that reflect our experiences and that value our culture and language.
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Pākehā
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Ngāti Raukawa
Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Motu o Tonga
Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Whakatōhea
Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Apa
Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngai Tūhoe
Pākehā
Ngāi Te Rangi, Kāi Tahu
Ngāti Tūtemohuta, Ngāi Tūhoe
Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Maniapoto
Ngāti Kahungunu, Muaūpoko
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Director
Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne
Eboni came to HUIA hoping to create books in which her tamariki can see themselves reflected in the illustrations and stories. She is proud of the authors HUIA has supported and the positive contributions we have collectively made to the literary landscape of Aotearoa. Eboni loves contributing to Māori success and high performance, and she enjoys trading on the stock market – investment clubs are a hobby of hers. She’s also highly competitive; she and her whānau are a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court!
Director
Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Whakatōhea
Programme Manager
Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Whakatōhea
On a daily basis, Te Kani assembles the ‘creative Avengers’ to transform the full gamut of our stories and ideas into tangible, award-winning products. To Te Kani, HUIA is a place where the people will entertain his strangest ideas, trusting in his intuition and creative brilliance. Te Kani loves the collaborative nature of HUIA – engaging in kōrero about the future with a plethora of intelligent individuals is one of his favourite parts of his mahi. Te Kani’s determination thrives on the netball court, as much as he thrives on coffee and eclectic food.
Editor
Pākehā
Publishing Editor
Pākehā
Bryony is our in-house English-language editor; she ensures our books meet the high standards we set for ourselves and helps authors’ visions come to life. The thought that someone somewhere is picking up one of our books and learning something new, having a chuckle or being inspired is the driving force behind Bryony’s work. She enjoys the idea that HUIA books can introduce readers to new worlds and experiences. Outside work, she also enjoys baking and being able to gift friends and whānau delicious treats.
Content Development Manager
Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi
Having worked as a secondary school teacher, Christine was used to making her own resources for her ākonga. Working at HUIA has offered Christine a window into the resource development process and provided insight into HUIA’s quality assurance services. In her role, Christine works with iwi across Aotearoa to develop and publish their own authentic iwi narratives, written from their own perspectives and illustrated in a manner that honours both the storyteller and the story. Knowing that HUIA’s collective efforts will aid in strengthening Māori literacy across Aotearoa is something she is incredibly proud of … but she will always be most proud of being a nanny.
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Ngāti Porou
Jen works in our sales and marketing team curating our social media, promoting our books and communicating with our customers. She has always been involved in the Māori creative arts sector and is endlessly proud to be a part of the kaupapa that comes out of HUIA. Knowing the genius and hard work that is put into every book HUIA creates, and all of the layers involved in creation, makes Jen proud to be part of our awesome sales team and excited for all the books we produce.
Project Coordinator
Ngāti Raukawa
Jess spends her time working behind closed doors to keep everything, and everyone, moving in the right direction. Having completed a two-week placement at HUIA in 2021, Jess couldn’t stay away and quickly joined the team in early 2022. Being part of a team that spotlights Māori and indigenous voices is something she is proud to be a part of, and seeing all the talent that lands on our desks is super motivating. Outside work, Jess can almost always be found in the gym lifting weights.
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Motu o Tonga
Josh’s work centres around connecting people to what HUIA has to offer – providing people with a voice to tell their stories. Josh treats every day as a new opportunity to improve on what he has and build for what is to come. His Tongan grandmother – who migrated to Aotearoa on a banana boat – imparted the advice that life is a mystery, but everything happens for a reason. This attitude of improvement is particularly evident in Josh’s enthusiasm for marathons; since the pandemic began in 2020 Josh has completed numerous marathons and has a ritual of running 50 kilometres on 25 April every year!
Resource Developer
Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Whakatōhea
Kawata is an author, translator and resource developer at HUIA. With all of these titles under his belt, Kawata works on everything from the conceptualisation of projects to translating picture books, writing blurbs and developing educational resources! After hearing about HUIA’s mahi through reputation and the kūmara vine, Kawata brought his passion for imparting his knowledge to the younger generations of tamariki to HUIA. He is also our resident singer, always leading our waiata and composing songs in his spare time.
Content Developer
Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Apa
Mairangi was offered a position at HUIA right after she graduated from kura and has been here ever since. She is passionate about te reo Māori and passing on the language to younger generations of tamariki. The notion that she could spark someone’s interest in learning te reo Māori is a real driver behind the passion for her mahi, along with her intrinsic connection to her whānau and marae. Mairangimoana works predominantly on Māori language resources for children in kura ako reo Māori and is proud of being part of the HUIA legacy. On her journey to becoming a resource developer, she continues to extend her expertise and gain priceless knowledge along the way.
Senior Graphic Designer
Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngai Tūhoe
Senior Editor
Pākehā
Simon is an English-language editor at HUIA, where he works his magic on text, making it sing for the reader. Passionate about high-quality books that resonate with our times, Simon was drawn to HUIA. Simon has earned a reputation for being a kind, good-hearted and helpful person. Students and others who have worked with him appreciate his patience and unwavering support. When Simon’s not finessing text, he is pursuing his love of photography. He believes that a well-crafted photograph can evoke unexpected emotions. Simon's calm demeanour and keen eye for detail make him a wonderful colleague and a valued member of our editing team.
Visual Designer, Illustrator
Ngāi Te Rangi, Kāi Tahu
Content Development Assistant
Ngāti Tūtemohuta, Ngāi Tūhoe
With his upbringing and whakapapa the driving force behind his mahi, Tairoki was drawn to HUIA’s creative and dynamic nature. Tairoki is passionate about the work HUIA does to spotlight Māori artists, with time acting as a driving factor behind all of his hard work – he just can’t find enough of it! Tairoki brings a lively, spirited energy to Huia Publishers; he’s always cracking jokes and making us laugh.
Project Coordinator
Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Maniapoto
Marketing and Publicity Assistant
Ngāti Kahungunu, Muaūpoko
Office Administrator
Ngāti Kahungunu
Zachary’s is the first smile any visitor to HUIA will encounter. He ensures everyone feels welcome and that the daily needs of the office are met with ease. It was the pull of a family environment and the chance to connect with his culture and whakapapa that led him to HUIA. Zachary is known for his kind-hearted nature, laid-back demeanour and infectious sense of humour. His drive to take each day as a new opportunity for growth and improvement is an invaluable asset to the team. While excelling in his administrative role, Zachary’s proudest achievement lies in his musical pursuits. Making music has always been a goal of his, and in 2023 he released his music on a label.
Licensed Translator
Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongowhakaata
Licensed Translator
Te Arawa, Ngāti Porou, Te Whakatōhea
Kia ora, my name is Kanapu Rangitauira, I am a graduate of Kura Kaupapa Māori Aho Matua and Te Panekiretanga o te Reo. My background is in education with 15 years’ experience teaching in various secondary schools in NZ and overseas (Japan and the UK). Since attaining the translators’ certificate, I have translated and provided quality assurance for numerous texts/documents/resources including children’s books, council documents, learning resources, websites, strategic plans, annual reports, Waitangi Tribunal submissions, contracts, IT content, digital resources, and many more. It is through this work that I have honed my skills in translating and reviewing a great variety of texts. Published written material:
Licensed Translator
Tūhoe, Te Whakatōhea
Licensed Translator
Ngāpuhi, Te Whakatōhea