Governance Advisory & Te Tiriti Capability Uplift

ĀTEA provided governance advisory support to assist Auckland City Mission to enact its commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This included trusted advisory support to the Chief Executive, Chair and Board, alongside cultural intelligence benchmarking and the development of an agreed capability uplift plan.

ĀTEA supported the Board’s appointment strategy and provided panel support to enable the introduction of its first Māori board members. This mahi contributed to the successful achievement of 50% Māori representation at Board level, strengthening governance alignment with the Mission’s kaupapa and community responsibilities.

Hapū Infrastructure Capability & Procurement Facilitation

ĀTEA facilitated mahi with multiple hapū to support the concurrent development of infrastructure capability required to meet council procurement expectations for hapū‑led marine management.

This work focused on lifting collective readiness, aligning systems and supporting collaboration so hapū could confidently engage with council processes while remaining grounded in tikanga and local context.

Project Management, Feasibility & Property Portfolio Advisory

ĀTEA provided project management and advisory support across the Trust’s whenua and asset holdings. This included feasibility assessment for the restoration of the Queen Victoria Māori Girls’ School site, exploration of educational re‑instatement opportunities, and advisory support across commercial property and portfolio management considerations.

The mahi supported informed decision‑making about the future use, protection and activation of taonga assets held in trust.

Fundraising, Feasibility & Project Management
Te Tii Marae Development – Stage One

ĀTEA supported fundraising, feasibility, project planning and delivery management for Stage One of the Te Tii Marae Development. This included project management of the restoration of the 100‑year‑old Whare Tupuna Te Tiriti o Waitangi 1835.

This project represents a career and personal highlight—supporting the restoration of our own hapū marae. The project brought together generations of our hapū, from design through to delivery, including the whakairo and tukutuku panels that now adorn the Whare Tupuna.

The impact of this mahi continues to be felt through strengthened connection, shared purpose and intergenerational pride.

Governance Reset & Organisational Infrastructure Advisory

ĀTEA provided governance reset and organisational infrastructure advisory support to Ngā Hapū ki Waitangi to strengthen structure, clarity and readiness for cultural monitoring services.

This mahi focused on supporting the establishment of fit‑for‑purpose governance arrangements, strengthening organisational systems, and aligning operational capability with external regulatory and procurement expectations. The advisory support enabled Ngā Hapū ki Waitangi to stand confidently in their role as kaitiaki, while engaging effectively with councils, infrastructure providers and development processes.

The work reinforced Ngā Hapū ki Waitangi’s ability to deliver culturally grounded monitoring services through systems that are credible, robust and aligned with kaupapa Māori authority.