Niho Taniwha - Introduction
September 2025
The Auckland Co-Design Lab
Niho Taniwha is a framework designed to bridge the gap between ‘on-the-ground’ learning with whānau and hapori, and the systems that influence investment and decision-making.
This document provides the story of Niho Taniwha. Inside you will find:
The journey and Whakapapa of Niho Taniwha
The Mātauranga that grounds its key elements (Te Whāriki, Wāhi Ako)
Core aspects of the framework and practice
Examples of Niho Taniwha practice applied
Baseline practices to guide authentic use.
