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Level 1, 40 Bloomfield Tce, Lower Hutt 5010

 

About Kanana

Kanana is a Pasifika-led mentoring and consulting organisation based in Lower Hutt, Aotearoa New Zealand. We walk alongside Pacific individuals, families and workplaces to build strong financial foundations, grow confidence and create pathways to home ownership and career advancement.


Our team combines lived Pasifika experience, financial capability expertise and culturally grounded mentoring to help our people thrive – in their homes, workplaces and communities.

Our Core Values

Empowerment

We believe in empowering individuals and families to take charge of their futures.

Cultural Responsiveness

Our programs are tailored to honor and uplift Pacific values.

Community Focus

We are committed to creating positive change within our communities.

Why Work With Kanana?

Pasifika-led & culturally grounded

we understand Pacific values, languages and aiga/whānau priorities.

Proven programmes

No Place Like Home and Project Ikuna align with national financial capability and workforce development efforts for Pacific communities.

Local partnerships

working alongside Hutt City Budget & Advocacy Service in Wellington and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited under Project Ikuna.

What We Do

Kanana delivers practical programmes and one-to-one mentoring for Pasifika people across Aotearoa. Whether you’re dreaming of buying your first home or upskilling your staff, we provide the tools, support and advocacy to help you get there.

Project Ikuna – Future-Ready Skills for Pasifika Workers

Project Ikuna is a government-funded initiative connecting Auckland employers with Pacific-focused training that builds digital, financial and leadership skills in the workplace. We partner with providers to deliver short, in-work courses that help Pasifika workers step into higher-skilled roles and become future-ready

No Place Like Home – Pasifika Home Ownership Programme

Our No Place Like Home programme guides Pacific families through the home ownership process, providing support, education and assistance in each step.

Empower Your Future Today

Join Kanana for personalised mentoring and support.

Testimonials

Transformative Experience

Kanana helpeI enjoyed the change to listen and understand about how to managed my money and alsoto know 1st handabout to buy a house. I definitely learn on how to use and save money wiselyd me understand finance in a way that was relatable!

Exceptional Support

Learnt about how to manage money and ways to reduce debt. Great program for us Pasifika community to learn about ways can own our first home

Transforming Possibilities

Enjoyed hearing about ways we can budget and save money. Thank you!

FAQs

Kanana provides financial literacy training, budget mentoring, homeownership preparation, and workforce development support.

Our services are designed for Pasifika individuals and families across Aotearoa looking to improve their financial and personal well-being.

You can visit our website to sign up for a free consultation or contact us directly.

Yes, we provide personalized mentoring tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Our programs are designed with Pacific values at the forefront, ensuring relevance and respect in our approaches.

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