In the beginning there was the void, from the void came the darkness, from the darkness came the night, from the night came the light.
Tihē mauriora
Ki te whaiao, ki Te Ao Mārama
The breath, the energy of life
To the dawnlight, to The World of Light.
We bridge the dark (unknown) and the light (known), we work in the space between…ki te whaiao.
Our Why
We believe in the power of indigenous knowledge to provide solutions today.
We are kaitiaki (guardians) of our ancestors indigenous wisdom.
We believe in a better future.
We believe that better relationships create better outcomes.
We believe in greater understanding and respect.
We believe we are better together.
We are a dynamic cultural change consultancy who come together for the greater good.
We think globally and generationally.
Our Vision
A healthy World authentically connected.
Our Mission
To empower and inspire people to reconnect, through indigenous wisdom, to make a better World.
Andrew Baker
Bridge-builder, influencer, strategist, presenter, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, coach and founder of 3 Degrees. He has experience in Corporate and Government Affairs, Communications, Brand, Marketing, Governance, Māori and Community Relations, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism and the Performance Arts.
Andrew built his cultural transformation practice by transforming Air New Zealand, the first corporation in New Zealand to successfully embrace a Māori strategy across the business.
Andrew is a descendant of Te Arawa, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Whakaue, Tūwharetoa, Tainui, Irish and Scottish ancestry
Andrew Baker
Bridge-builder, influencer, strategist, presenter, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, coach and founder of 3 Degrees. He has experience in Corporate and Government Affairs, Communications, Brand, Marketing, Governance, Māori and Community Relations, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism and the Performance Arts.
Andrew built his cultural transformation practice by transforming Air New Zealand, the first corporation in New Zealand to successfully embrace a Māori strategy across the business.
Andrew is a descendant of Te Arawa, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Whakaue, Tūwharetoa, Tainui, Irish and Scottish ancestry
Ke’ala Campton Baker
Also a bridge-builder, Ke‘ala is from Hawai‘i and has worked extensively with Native Hawaiian and Māori communities and corporate and government clients. She is an artist, designer, consultant, cross-cultural design thinker, inspirational mentor, teacher, strategist and co-founder of 3Degrees Limited.
Ke‘ala developed her indigenous community strategy and relationship building approach by working to resolve highly sensitive, high profile projects and events in Hawai‘i.
Ke‘ala is a descendant of Hawaiian, European and Chinese ancestry
Ke’ala Campton Baker
Also a bridge-builder, Ke‘ala is from Hawai‘i and has worked extensively with Native Hawaiian and Māori communities and corporate and government clients. She is an artist, designer, consultant, cross-cultural design thinker, inspirational mentor, teacher, strategist and co-founder of 3Degrees Limited.
Ke‘ala developed her indigenous community strategy and relationship building approach by working to resolve highly sensitive, high profile projects and events in Hawai‘i.
Ke‘ala is a descendant of Hawaiian, European and Chinese ancestry
We demystify the culture and bring this incredible indigenous wisdom into the light!
We help people celebrate who they are and where they come from and reconnect in a new, deeper and meaningful way.
We help people navigate the cultural divide and bring people together.
We help organizations transform by creating enduring cultural strategies that change the way they do business, thereby delivering greater commercial, brand and stakeholder value.
We authentically weave the Māori culture and language into the DNA of your organizational strategies and we help bridge the space between corporate realities and indigenous understanding.
Our Approach
We create a safe environment of trust and collaboration where diverse thoughts and ideas can create effective business outcomes.
We are a guiding light in the darkness. Let us reignite your inner spark.
Our Approach
We create a safe environment of trust and collaboration where diverse thoughts and ideas can create effective business outcomes.
We are a guiding light in the darkness. Let us reignite your inner spark.
We demystify the culture and bring this incredible indigenous wisdom into the light!
We help people celebrate who they are and where they come from and reconnect in a new, deeper and meaningful way. We help people navigate the cultural divide and bring people together.
We help organizations transform by creating enduring cultural strategies that change the way they do business, thereby delivering greater commercial, brand and stakeholder value. We authentically weave the Māori culture and language into the DNA of your organizational strategies and we help bridge the space between corporate realities and indigenous understanding.
Connect with us
Let’s “talk story” and get to know one another. We would like the opportunity to share with you how we can support you on your journey of discovery.
PO Box 32 400
Devonport
Auckland 0744