Governance Fundamentals for Ahu Whenua Trusts and Marae

Name: Governance Fundamentals for Ahu Whenua Trusts and Marae
Start: 2025-10-08T23:00:00+13:00
End: 2025-10-09T05:30:00+13:00
Location: Ake Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, Level 1, 88 The Strand, Whakatāne

Schedule

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 pm to Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 05:30 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Ake Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, Level 1, 88 The Strand, Whakatāne | Whakatane, BP

Governance Fundamentals is an interactive workshop designed to support new and established trustees of Māori Land Trusts and Marae to navigate their governance responsibilities effectively, so that they can lead with confidence and purpose.
Whether you’re newly appointed or have years of experience, this session will help strengthen your understanding of governance best practices, financial oversight, compliance obligations, and strategic leadership – all within a kaupapa Māori framework.
What participants will learn:
• A clear understanding of trustee roles and responsibilities
• Tools for effective decision-making and risk management
• Insights into financial reporting and accountability
• Strategies to uphold collective responsibility and maintain strong trustee relationships
• Real-life case studies relevant to Māori Trusts
Workshop Facilitators:
-Tania Rose Tamati
(Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Te Atihaunui-a-Pāpārangi
Ake Tumu Whakarae (CEO) & Chartered Accountant)
-Erin Wirihana
(Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngā Rauru)
Ake Projects Team Leader
Date: 9 October 2025 | 9am-3.30pm
Location: Ake Boardroom, Whakatāne (88 The Strand)
Investment: $650 + GST per attendee
To register, get in touch with Alex: [email protected]
There are limited spaces available. To to avoid disappointment, get in touch today!
This workshop is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business or Māori Trust is eligible for support, please contact Regional Business Growth Advisor Jeanna Love at [email protected]
About Ake Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors:
Ake is a modern Chartered Accountant and Business Advisory firm with a mission to help our clients build a thriving and sustainable future, whether that involves growing a business or creating long-term prosperity for whānau and future generations.
Ake Projects is Ake’s specialist advisory arm that works alongside Māori land trusts, incorporations, and other entities to grow their financial capability, explore sustainable options for their assets and whenua, and develop the strengths of their people.
To find out more about Ake and meet our team, please visit www.akeaccounting.co.nz