We connect the tools that power your kaupapa.

From your websites to workflows, we bring your systems together so your team can get on with what they do best.

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Trusted by organisations across Aotearoa

Our Mahi

Real projects, real impact - here’s some of our mahi (work).

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Working With Hono.

From our first kōrero (discussion) to launch, we tailor and connect the tools you need, and back your team with ongoing support.

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Step 1

Assessing Your Unique Needs

You bring your ideas, we listen, and then we recommend.

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Step 2

Crafting Tailored Digital Solutions

We designs solutions that fit your needs.

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Step 3

Implementation and Ongoing Support

We ensure a smooth launch and provide continuous support.

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Client Testimonials

Kōrero from clients who’ve seen the mahi turn into outcomes for their whānau.

Our Crew

Small crew. Big mahi. Designers, devs, and kaiāwhina (assistants), turning whakaaro (ideas) into working tools.

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Darshan
Web Development Manager

Darshan makes designs behave on the web, pixels land on-point, animations run smooth, and ensure's performance gets a polish so webpages can fly. He keeps the mahi on time and on budget from dev handover to go-live; off-screen he’s with his wife or planning the next trip.

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Amy
Accounts

Amy is the guardian of the pūtea at Hono, keeping us profitable, nudging late payers, sorting statements, paying the team, and generally keeping the lights on. When the books balance, she’s with her whānau or catching up with friends.

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Nicky
Copywriter / Projects Lead

Nicky turns blank websites into words of art, shaping kōrero that sounds like you, works on humans, and actually converts. When the laptop closes, she’s outside with her whānau or lacing up for a run.

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Aarju
Website Developer

Aarju turns designs into things you can click - fast, accessible, and stitched together with tidy code so everything just works. When her laptop shuts, she’s with her whānau, enjoying time away from the computer (real life > screen glow).

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Thomas
Technical Expert

From servers and SSLs to domains and email, Thomas keeps the stack calm and the outages short. Quick to diagnose, quicker to fix. After hours it’s marathons, motorbike missions, and time with his whānau.

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Edith
Director / Marketing Manager / Projects Lead

If a macron goes walkabout, Edith finds it, lines up the kōrero, keeps the internal marketing calendar behaving, and holds the voice of Hono steady. After hours she’s chasing kaupapa and wānanga across the motu, and enjoying quality time with whānau and friends.

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Rosa
Brand Designer

If a logo wobbles, Rosa gives it backbone, aligning kōrero, type, and tohu until the brand stands tall. She shaped the Hono brand; off-screen it’s whānau, wayfinding, and the occasional airport snack.

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Jaye
Website & Graphic Designer

Jaye turns brand website requirements into clean, clickable design, crafting graphics in Figma and Canva, then laying out websites that look like the client and work for their users. When the laptop closes, he’s roaming museums and happily geeking out on history and art.

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James
Director / Sales Manager / Projects Lead

James turns messy problems into tidy plans, sorting client strategy, steering projects, and making it easy for businesses to get more leads and enquiries. Off-screen he’s under the moana with a dive tank, cheering the NRL Warriors (up the Wahs), or hanging with the mokopuna.

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Why Hono?

Something’s broken or a big goal needs doing, we've got you. We connect your website, systems, and comms with a solid plan and the right people so your kaupapa keeps moving.

We Deliver

We say what we’ll do, then do it. If it’s not our lane, we bring in the right expert and keep the waka steady.

100% Māori-owned

A Māori-led crew grounded in hononga and manaakitanga. We get the tikanga and the stakeholders you answer to.

Right Crew

Seven years building a trusted network means proven specialists on your project. No passengers. You get the best person for each bit of mahi.

Simple & Stable

Easy-to-understand process, tidy handover, steady support. Fewer surprises, fewer late-night fixes, more time for your whānau and work.

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Latest Insights from Hono

We'll keep you updated with digital tips, and pānui (news/updates) - small wins you can use today.

He Huringa, He Hononga | From Ryze to Hono
Company News
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He Huringa, He Hononga | From Ryze to Hono

Hono is our new name, reflecting our values of connection, support, and growth. Same team, new look, and a renewed commitment to our community.
Winning at SEO: How to Improve Your SEO Ranking
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
16 min read

Winning at SEO: How to Improve Your SEO Ranking

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is about boosting your website’s visibility and attracting more traffic. With a well executed SEO strategy your digital whare will become a dynamic asset that navigates the complexities for your whānau.
Why Good Branding Matters for Community Organisations
Branding
6 min read

Why Good Branding Matters for Community Organisations

This blog post is a quick guide on the importance of strong branding for community organisations. It explains that branding is how people see and remember an organisation A quick kōrero for your whānau.
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Let’s connect
and collaborate!

Ready to tidy up your systems and get the mahi flowing?!!

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