I never met my great-grandmother, Dame Whina Cooper. But in many ways, I’ve spent my life trying to. Not just through books or school stories but by building something that lets me walk beside her, day by day. This kaupapa started as a way to honour her legacy. But it’s become a way for me to understand her: her wit, her values, her fire. Everything we design is a reminder that leadership looks like many things, including warmth, conviction, and style that carries a story. If you’ve ever wanted