Case studies

Potential, Unlocked.

Real mahi with Māori Land Trusts, iwi organisations and whānau businesses. What they set out to do, how we worked alongside them, and what changed.

AIM26 Emerging Advisory Firm of the Year
A small group walking a bush track through native forest on Ōmataroa whenua

Featured story · Māori Land Trust

From Kiwi Recovery to Māori-Led Eco-Tourism.

Ōmataroa Rangitāiki No.2 Trust had built a successful kiwi recovery project on its reserves. Ake Projects built the funding case, helped secure Provincial Growth Fund backing and kept the build on track. Ōmataroa Eco Tours now guides visitors through the Trust's ngahere (native forest).

  • ClientŌmataroa Rangitāiki No.2 Trust
  • OwnersMore than 10,000
  • Funding$615,902 from the Provincial Growth Fund

What we liked most was that it helped us remember our "why" – why we do this.

Jasmin & PateaManiapoto Fencing Limited

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