Rotokautuku X1C Incorporation · Tairāwhiti

Governance

How the Incorporation is governed, who serves on the Committee of Management and farm team, and the partners and programmes that support our shareholders.

How we govern ourselves

How we are governed

Rotokautuku X1C Incorporation is governed under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act by an elected Committee of Management accountable to 78 shareholders.

Committee of Management

An elected board of directors responsible for all governance decisions — strategy, finances, operations, and shareholder relations.

78 Shareholders

All descendants of Raana and Mere Roa Walker. Shareholders vote at AGMs, receive annual reports, and may apply for education grants.

Annual General Meeting

Held annually and open to all shareholders — the primary forum for reporting on the year's performance and electing directors.

Independent Audit

Financial statements are independently audited by Coates Associates Ltd (Mitchell McFarlane), Gisborne, and presented to shareholders annually.

Farm Management

Day-to-day farming operations are managed by a professional Farm Manager supported by a shepherd, with oversight from the COM.

Te Ture Whenua Māori Act

The Incorporation operates under this Act, which protects Māori land from alienation and keeps it with its owners and descendants.

Committee of Management

Current Members

The Committee of Management is elected by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. Members serve fixed terms and are accountable to all shareholders of the Incorporation.

Audine Grace-Kutia
Audine Grace-Kutia
Chairperson
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Raana Walker
Raana Walker
Finance Portfolio
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Eruera Kawhia
Eruera Kawhia
Member
Elected: [Month Year]
Toni Walker
Toni Walker
Member
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Adrianne Olsen-Hovell
Adrianne Olsen-Hovell
Member
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Ngarangi Walker
Ngarangi Walker
Member
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James Milner
James Milner
Member
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Professional advisors
Our trusted partners
AuditCoates Associates LtdMitchell McFarlane · Gisborne
AccountsBlakeman & CoDebbie Blakeman · Gisborne
Farm team

The people on the ground

Shane Sergent

Shane Sergent

Farm Manager

Managing day-to-day sheep and beef operations across Tutumatai's 836 ha effective area.

Shepherd

[Shepherd name]

Shepherd

Supporting all on-farm livestock operations including mustering, drenching, and daily stock welfare checks.

Katarina Haerewa

Katarina Haerewa

Bookkeeper

Managing day-to-day financial records in partnership with Blakeman & Co.

Serving the Incorporation

Past Committee Members

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