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 you’ll gain:
• 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
Your hosts:
Tania Rose Tamati (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Te Atihaunui-a-Pāpārangi) 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
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 jeanna@poutama.co.nz
To register: This event is being delivered in partnership with Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce. To register please email Alex Berntsen at alex.berntsen@ebopchamber.co.nz.
Pātai: Please email our team at kiaora@akeaccounting.co.nz or call our office on (07) 307 0099 and we’ll be able to help.