You can find more information about our policies, procedures and forms here:
Employment Documents
Mātauranga Māori
Working with heritage in Aotearoa New Zealand means respecting the cultural values associated with the unique taonga and objects made and associated with the Māori community. We always aim to improve our knowledge and practices around Mātauranga Māori. We expect those that work with us to also respect and uphold Māori tikanga. Kaupapa Māori is used here as research with Māori which considers ‘culturally safe’ research methodologies that:
Acknowledge Maori ‘cultural values and systems’;
‘Challenge dominant non-Māori constructions of research’ and interpretation;
Follow Māori protocols (Walker, Eketone, and Gibbs 2006, 43).
We abide by Aotearoa New Zealand heritage laws:
Special considerations when working with taonga include:
Being in private practice, we are motivated to engage with the communities we work with. For us, it is not just a ‘tick box’ exercise. We aim to authentically and meaningfully engage with Māori communities. This means:
Using te reo where possible and encouraging its use
Honouring the Treaty of Waitangi Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our approaches and actions
Being true to who we are and how we can assist while still respecting alternative views and questioning common approaches
Studio Facilities
Are you a conservator in private practice or an artist that needs a space for temporary work? We have space and equipment available for short-term use. Contact us for more details!