MāhangaTechnologiesOur story
The ambition behind Māhanga existed long before the company had a name. It began with family, persistence and a belief that useful work could create opportunities for others.
Two brothers shaped by the same beginning, bringing different experience to one direction.
For more than twenty years, Bruce Rawiri imagined building something that could create a better future for his family and, eventually, help others. The dream stayed with him through a career in the Army, the electrical trade, project management and leadership.
Discovering AI opened a practical door. Bruce began by experimenting with a simple work planner. It showed him that an ordinary person with real experience could begin turning ideas into working tools.
Doctors Journal followed a personal experience: leaving a medical appointment and realising how easy it was to forget important details. A request from a fellow electrician helped inspire Certo. As the products developed, the twenty-year ambition began to look possible.
Bruce invited his twin brother Bryan to share the journey, and Māhanga Technologies was formed in 2026. The company is still near the beginning. We are building, testing, learning and improving—one useful step at a time.
Raised in Whirinaki, South Hokianga, with Te Hikitu and Ngāpuhi roots, Bruce joined the New Zealand Army after school and became a registered electrician in 1989. He served for 11 years, then built a career across the electrical trade, project management and senior leadership, including roles with Telecom.
His growing interest in AI gave him a practical way to begin turning long-held ideas into products—and the company he had imagined for decades.
Bruce’s twin brother, Bryan shares their Whirinaki upbringing, Army beginnings and electrical training. He served six years in the Army before working and travelling overseas, including ski and adventure guiding.
His career has included retail and property ownership and management. Bryan has helped test Māhanga products and brings complementary experience and a shared commitment to the brothers’ wider ambition.
Biography awaiting Bryan’s final approval.A long-held dream of building something meaningful.
AI makes it possible to experiment with a simple work planner.
A personal problem becomes the first serious product.
Electrical experience reveals another problem worth solving.
Bruce and Bryan form Māhanga Technologies.
Release, support and improve products; earn trust and grow responsibly.
Create more opportunities for families and communities.
Māhanga has grown through persistence, learning and the encouragement of people who believed in the journey. We are grateful to everyone who has offered time, advice and practical support.
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