About Us
Kōmaru was founded to connect Indigenous vision with the tools, capital, and expertise needed to accelerate climate solutions.
We sit at the intersection of community, capital, and climate — ensuring projects are grounded in tikanga, commercially strong, and globally relevant.
Like the stern of a waka, we help set the course. But the paddle remains in Indigenous hands.
Vision & Values
Our Vision
Māori and Indigenous leadership at the centre of the renewable economy, delivering resilience and prosperity for generations to come.
Our Values
Whakawhanaungatanga first — relationships before projects.
Kaupapa Māori foundation — tikanga and whakapapa guide every decision.
Equity retention — Indigenous communities keep ownership of their whenua and assets.
Local-first procurement — supporting local suppliers and whānau economies.
Guaranteed quality — high standards, transparent reporting, delivered at pace.
Our Team
Kiritapu Allan
Founder, Kōmaru
Tauranga Moana, Ngāti Tūwharetoa
Leader in climate policy, renewable energy, and Indigenous economic development. Former NZ Cabinet Minister with portfolios including Justice, Conservation, and Regional Economic Development. Founder of Kōmaru, pioneering equity models for Indigenous-led solar and resilience projects.
Anahera Nin
Founder, Kōmaru
Tauranga Moana, Ngāti Toa Rangatira
Background in policy, iwi development, and government. Former Principal Policy Advisor at the Ministry for the Environment, shaping national climate policy. Extensive experience designing climate risk assessments, adaptation projects, and securing multimillion-dollar funding for resilience initiatives.
Wahleah Johns
Founder, Kōmaru
Diné
Background in renewable energy, community organizing, and tribal advocacy. Former Director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, advancing energy solutions for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Co-founder of Native Renewables, building tribal capacity and addressing energy access. Experience leading legislative victories for groundwater protection, green jobs, and environmental justice through the Black Mesa Water Coalition and Navajo Green Economy Coalition.
Our Partners
Gerry Manger
Founding Director, Solar Options
Pioneer of off-grid solar systems in Aotearoa. More than two decades leading design and installation projects, from rooftop arrays to farm-scale grids. Strong roots in community and culture, blending Irish heritage with Māori whakapapa.
Tarquin Manger
Associate Director, Solar Options
Te Whānau Apanui, Ngāti Awa, Maniapoto
Raised off-grid on Ōhiwa Island, Tarquin brings both technical expertise and lived experience in renewable energy. Oversees solar installations nationwide through Solar Options, the family business founded over 30 years ago.