Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kuia Trust

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kuia Trust was set up to manage the assets of Ngāti Kuia iwi. It serves as this generation's commitment to honouring those who have gone before us while providing a pathway to ensure the ongoing well-being and prosperity of Ngāti Kuia for future generations. We are guided by a strong leadership structure that ensures the aspirations of our iwi are realised. Our team serves over 5,000 registered iwi members, working collectively to empower our people to live a Ngāti Kuia way of life today and into the future.

Elected by our people, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kuia Trustee Board provides leadership and strategic direction to ensure the aspirations of our whānau are realised. Our trustees bring a wealth of experience from different backgrounds and are committed to upholding our mana motuhake, protecting our taonga, and creating opportunities that empower whānau.

Our Pou Structures

At Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kuia, we operate under two distinct but complementary pou structures that guide our kaupapa and support the day-to-day running of our organisation. These are our Strategic Pou, and our Operational Pou.

These Pou bring our strategy, Te Rautaki a Kuia, to life, ensuring our goals are embedded in everything we do. Each Pou focuses on a key area of iwi development.

Our long-term strategic plan can be summarised into 4 points:

• Our people live all day, every day as Ngāti Kuia.
• Whānau well-being is established and intergenerational.
• The mauri o te taiao is strong.
• Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kuia operates under a te ao Māori framework and is sustained by a solid foundation of resources.

Our operational Pou reflect how we work together as an organisation. Each Pou is led by a dedicated kaimahi who guides their team, upholds tikanga, and ensures our kaupapa is delivered with care and coordination. The names of each Pou are drawn from structural elements of a traditional whare, symbolising their role in supporting the Rūnanga. Together, these Pou uphold the integrity of our whare and the aspirations of Ngāti Kuia, embodying our journey to reindigenise our ways of thinking and working. These Pou include:

• Vanya George Pou Mua | Pou He Ngāti Kuiatanga Operations Lead - responsible for delivering educational programmes guided by our mātauranga and te reo me ngā tikanga o Ngāti Kuia strategies. They also oversee the management of our marae and support wānanga that provide meaningful learning spaces for whānau.

• Lea Hemi Pou Roto | Pou He Tāngata Operations Lead - responsible for our Pou He Tāngata team to deliver initiatives to support whānau in their journey for better health, increased housing opportunities, and pathways to mana motuhake.

• Lilli Borrmann Pou Muri | Chief Financial Officer - responsible for ensuring the financial health and sustainability of iwi funds, supporting our strategic aspirations, and maintaining the smooth running of our operations in the background.

• Casey Anderson Pou Waho | Pou He Taiao Operations Lead - responsible for our taiao team with a focus on actively restoring the taiao by challenging destructive actions, and leading by example through restorative practices.

• Billy Wilson Pou Maru | Tikanga Support - ensures we are safe, grounded, and connected.

• Nicki Hemi Pou Ruruku | Project Director & Pou He Pūranga Hua Whakarea Operations Lead - works on several significant projects for the Rūnanga, supporting our rautaki by weaving together our plans and aspirations.

• Shannon Huntley Pou Pakihi | Business Operations Lead - manages our commercial operations located within Te Hoiere and Tītīraukawa.

• Jackie Howard Pou Manaaki | Chief People Officer - responsible for the human resources and people strategy of the Rūnanga, with a focus on aligning talent management with business goals.

Together, these pou ensure our work is aligned, connected, and grounded in the values of Ngāti Kuia.

Tira Whakahaere | Management Team

At the core of our Tira Whakahaere, is our Tumu Toihau and Taituarā, who are responsible for strategic direction, governance, and ensuring that our resources are managed in alignment with Ngāti Kuia values.

• Eugene Whakahoehoe Tumu Toihau | Chief Executive Officer

• Erin King Taituarā | Executive Assistant

Te Hoiere Asset Holding Company

Te Hoiere Asset Holding Company is the investment arm of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kuia, entrusted with the stewardship and growth of iwi assets. Governed by a board of three Company Directors, one Trustee, and two independent members, we are guided by a long-term, diversified investment strategy approved by our Trustees, ensuring the continued growth and sustainability of our assets.

Our approach to investment is anchored in the following principles:

• Kotahitanga: Unity within our team and with our partners.
• Whakapapa-based Relationships: Building enduring relationships grounded in our tikanga.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with reputable and well-resourced partners through joint ventures.
• Sustainability: Promoting environmentally conscious and sustainable outcomes.
• Ngāti Kuia Wellbeing: Ensuring that investments align with our values and do no harm to our people.

By adhering to these guiding principles, Te Hoiere Asset Holding Company ensures that iwi wealth grows responsibly, sustainably, and in accordance with our values.

Our investments span the following asset classes:

• Acquisition of eleven school properties, along with two additional properties from our cultural redress
• Marine assets
• Commercial property purchases
• Managed funds
• Cash reserves