Te Whakaoho i te Pito Mata
Unlock your potential with Ake
Ake are the Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors dedicated to unlocking potential for Whakatāne businesses and Trusts.
Te Whakaoho i te Pito Mata
unlocking potential
In Te Ao Māori “Pito Mata” refers to the uncooked portion of the kūmara that can be replanted, having the potential to produce many more kūmara.
For us, it also represents empowering you with the business tools, expert tax advice and coaching that will help to nourish and sustain your whānau and your business - today and for generations to come.
Ake offers its chartered accounting and advisory services in a welcoming environment where your values are at the heart of our work together.
Nau mai, hāere mai. Welcome to Ake.
Tania-Rose Tamati
Ake Director/CEO
Matthew Davis, CA
Ake Director
Ngā Ratonga
Find mind, time and financial freedom with Ake. Offering a wide range of Chartered Accounting and Business Advisory, and Projects services, we provide the advice, planning and coaching you need to reach your goals and build a thriving future.
Ake Accounting
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We can assist with your tax queries, help you navigate the information required, and prepare year-end accounts. We also provide expert tax planning services to optimally manage your personal, business or organisation’s obligations, right from the moment you register with IRD.
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We’ll complete your GST returns and ensure you meet your compliance obligations - helping you avoid penalties, save time and collect your full entitlement.
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Payroll can be time-consuming and complicated - so why not outsource this job to Ake? Our team are experts in managing payrolls for businesses and organisations of all shapes and sizes.
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Xero is the fast, simple, and powerful accounting software for your business that connects you to your bank, accountant, bookkeeper and a range of connected apps. As a Xero Platinum Partner, we know Xero like the back of our hand. We can provide expert help with Xero set-up, recommending and using connected apps, and providing ongoing training and support. We are also certified as Xero specialists in retail and ecommerce, professional services and payroll.
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Take back your spare time and ensure your cashflow is on target by outsourcing your bookkeeping to Ake. We utilise the latest technology to make your bookkeeping cost effective, precise and efficient.
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From setting up a Trust to Annual Accounts and organising your AGM , our Trust Administration Services give you the freedom to focus on what's most important, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing your Trust is highly organised and meeting its obligations.
Ake Business Advisory
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If you’re in business, you need a business plan! Business Planning with Ake will give you focus, help you make decisions, and define strategies to achieve your goals. Our half-day Business Planning Workshop will provide you with a clear outline of what you need to do to unlock the potential in your business.
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A regular outside view from someone that knows you and your business can be invaluable. Business Coaching with Ake will help you overcome challenges, support you to make decisions, and keep you on track towards your goals. Choose from monthly, quarterly or group coaching.
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Cashflow planning is best practice in any business and critical to survival and growth. We prepare cashflow forecasts and also provide cashflow coaching to ensure you can look ahead with confidence.
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Budgets and Financial Forecasts enable you have control over your business and effectively respond to change. What’s more, they can be used as an important tool for business growth, helping you to better understand the key growth drivers in your business and helping to define future strategies.
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An Organisational Review with Ake is your opportunity to define clear roles and responsibilities in your business - and gain back time for yourself to concentrate on key activities and revenue generation. We will help you to best structure your business so that it is more sustainable, scalable - or even saleable.
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Core Values act as ‘decision-making filters’ for daily business operations. They align a team’s thinking and acting, while helping to build better working relationships.
Ake Projects
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After assessing your land or resource in its current state, we’ll undertake research to provide you with options and opportunities to best utilise it. Our service looks beyond the numbers to ensure your cultural values and the long-term health and viability of resources are encompassed in our recommendations.
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Ake's Strategic Planning Wānanga provides the structure and guidance needed for developing a unified and values-led strategic plan - one that continues the legacy of previous generations, and lays the foundations for the next.
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Do you have a board that needs support to manage growth, or are looking to establish a new board? We can help separate operational and governance roles, ensure board members and trustees have the right training and knowledge, and advise on board composition.
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Ake can connect and support you with a wide range of funding options to help your business, Ahu Whenua trust, iwi or organisation reach its aspirations.
Meet our people
Led by Tania-Rose Tamati and Matthew Davis, our people have the expert business knowledge and financial skills to unlock the potential in your business or assets.
With Ake, you’ll receive personalised service from a team who are passionate about seeing all whānau, businesses and Māori organisations thrive.
Our people are deeply connected with their whānau and communities across the Bay of Plenty, with our valued clients located from the King Country to Tauranga Moana, in Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa, Whakatāne and along the East Coast.
Book a free consultation
We know that finding the right accountant or advisor is a big decision. That’s why we offer free, no-obligation consultations with our team to talk through your needs and goals.
Just want to find out a little more? Book an introduction call to have a quick chat about your needs and how Ake can help.
