Our Identity

Our logo, an abstract interpretation of two interlocking fish hooks, speaks to this shared heritage of navigation and sustenance across Te Moananui-a-Kiwa. It represents people coming together, the spirit of exploration, the strength of partnership, and our collective responsibility to the lands and waters that sustain us.

Our name and identity are grounded in the Pacific's foundational elements and living traditions. Maka represents foundational rock or stone, reflecting the enduring strength of place and the cultural bedrock we build on. In te reo Māori, Maka also means to throw or cast, reflecting our role in casting a vision, initiating new pathways, and connecting people and ideas across the horizon.

Colab speaks to the collaborative nature of our practice and our commitment to collective ways of working. It expresses the principle e hara taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini. We recognise that our strength lies not as individuals, but in a flexible collective that brings in specific expertise when needed.