Empowering Communities Through Facilitation
Key Facilitator for Strategic, Corporate or Community events with key understanding of Technology, Environment and te ao Māori.
Master of Ceremonies for impactful events by ensuring people go home with the key messaging everytime.
Speaking and Consulting for innovative Indigenous technology solutions focusing on the environment, housing and Māori data sovereignty.
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Amber Craig (Muaūpoko, Rangitāne o Wairarapa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa) is a dynamic facilitator, sought-after MC, and trusted consultant who thrives at the intersection of culture, technology, and community.
With over a decade of experience in governance, digital innovation, and cultural advocacy, Amber brings a unique ability to guide conversations that are bold, strategic, and deeply grounded in community stories. Whether she’s facilitating strategic sessions, hosting national technology conferences, or advising on digital inclusion and Māori engagement, she creates spaces where people feel heard, respected, and inspired to act.
Amber’s expertise includes:
Facilitation of complex conversations – from strategic planning with boards and councils to navigating tough kaupapa where relationships and futures are on the line.
Event MC & keynote roles – bringing warmth, clarity, and mana to conferences, community gatherings, and technology events.
Consulting & advisory work – blending systems thinking, digital expertise, and mātauranga Māori to support organisations on their journey of transformational and systemic change.
Known for her ability to weave together stories, people, and perspectives, Amber grounds her work in Māori values, equity, and inclusion. She has served on the Council of InternetNZ, advised government on Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion, and founded initiatives such as Te Whare Hangahanga and Whakahangahanga to advance culturally grounded innovation.
At her core, Amber is a connector—someone who helps groups find clarity, courage, and common ground to move forward together.
Amber is an innovator in every sense — not just because she creates tech, but because she transforms how tech serves our people. She walks between worlds with ease: from the server room to the marae ātea, from national policy tables to grassroots whānau initiatives.
Every solution she builds is grounded in tikanga Māori, in whānau aspirations, and in a future where Māori lead our own digital futures. Amber doesn’t just talk about innovation — she lives it, leads it, and shares it with aroha and intention.
Lee Timutimu
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I was so impressed watching Amber facilitate and MC events. Her ability to comprehend issues quickly, bring whānau on the journey with her in a safe manner and build a plan together was amazing to watch.
Sheree Dewberry
Whānau member of Amber Craig
Amber is my go to person for Governance facilitation when things go wrong! I highly recommend her because she'll come in, organise the chaos and ensure everyone gets on the same waka together for when she walks away. She is a get sh*t done wahine and she delivers every time.
Hiria Te Rangi
Do Good Consulting
★★★★★
★★★★★
Amber is a dynamic presenter and skilled facilitator. She can read the room, detour or circle back on key thinking or pain points with seamless flow. Amber is dedicated to the kaupapa in front of her and a born leader who is awesome to work alongside.
Dayna Eggeling
Greater Wellington Regional Council
★★★★★
