He kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea.


Extended Whānau is an independent, Māori-owned creative consultancy exploring how indigenous knowledge can shape the future through design.


We work at the intersection of culture, strategy and visual communication, creating brands, identities and experiences that deepen people's connection to place, to one another, and to the stories that define us.


Guided by Māori values, we collaborate with iwi, government, cultural institutions and purpose-led organisations to create work that is uniquely of Aotearoa, yet universal in its appeal.




Get in touch: cousin@extendedwhanau.com


Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland: 20-22 Gundry Street, 1010


Tauranga: 53 Te Hou Hou Crescent, 3118

Organisations we've worked with:

  • Museum of New Zealand
    Te Papa Tongarewa
  • Radio New Zealand
    Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
  • New Zealand Government
  • UNESCO Creative Cities
  • Auckland City Council
  • Tātāki Auckland Unlimited
  • Wellington City Council
  • WellingtonNZ
  • Wakatū Incorporation
  • Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei
  • Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
  • Toi Tauranga Art Gallery
  • Te Whare o Rehua
    Sarjeant Art Gallery
  • HRL Morrison & Co
  • Nelson Airport
  • Nelson City Council
  • Taupō District Council
  • Whanganui District Council
  • Ministry of Business,
    Innovation and Employment
  • Manatū Taonga
    Ministry of Culture & Heritage
  • Te Papa Atawhai
    Department of Conservation
  • Office for Maori Crown Relations
    Te Arawhiti
  • Penguin Random House
  • Curionoir
  • Auckland Museum
    Tāmaki Paenga Hira