Ake Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors

Not long now until our team takes a well-deserved break! 😎 🗓️🎄 Our office will be closed from 3pm on Friday, 20th December, and we'll return on Monday, 6th January. Ngā mihi nui to all our clients and partners for your continued support this year — we truly appreciate it. We hope you have a fantastic Christmas, filled with relaxation and good times with whānau and friends. As you look ahead to the new year, we really encourage you to start thinking about your goals for the coming FY2026. Be sure to book your 12-month planning session with us for January or February — we'd love to help you start the year with clarity, and set you on the path to achieving mind, time, and financial freedom.

Unlocking the potential of Māori land 🌿 Maniapoto Māori Land Opportunities and Growth Event 🌿 🗓️ Friday 29 November 10am - 1pm 📍Les Munro Centre, 8 King Street East Te Kūiti Ake is the new face of advisory, driving Māori economic development and unlocking potential. With a Maniapoto owner, Ake is excited to bring this kaupapa back to Te Nehenehenui. Māori land owners, Land Trusts and interested stakeholders are warmly invited to a seminar dedicated to exploring opportunities to maximise the potential of Māori land, hosted by Ake in partnership with Te Nehenehenui . What to expect: This is an interactive event where Government agencies & industry bodies will deliver short presentations advising on their current funding capacity and strategic direction. Following the presentations there will be dedicated time to engage with the agencies to discuss possible opportunities and network.  In attendance will be: - Ministry for Primary Industries  - Te Puni Kōkiri  - PoutamaTrust  - Kiwifruit Industry representatives Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn and establish your next steps. How to register: Space is limited so registrations are essential. To book, please visit the Eventbrite link in the first comment to reserve your place. For any pātai, please contact Erin Wirihana at erin@akeaccounting.co.nz

Kei te neke mātou...we're moving! On November 1, Ake will be moving to a new office space at Level 1, Bridgers’ Building, 88 The Strand, Whakatāne. For us, the kupu “Ake” means onward and upward as well as forever, and we’re excited about this next chapter. By being more visible and giving ourselves room to grow, we’ll be able to extend our reach, our services, and the positive impact we can make for our clients, community and whānau.  We’re also proud to provide our team with a fresh, modern work environment that will help unlock their potential. With a new 20-seat boardroom, we’ll be able to host and extend our manaaki to larger groups. This room will also be available for hire - email us at kiaora@akeaccounting.co.nz if you’d like to find out more. Looking forward to welcoming you to our new whare soon!

🌟 What an awesome day we had at our Māori Lands Opportunities and Growth Seminar! 🌟 The event was a resounding success, filled with insightful discussions and valuable learning opportunities. From expert presentations to interactive sessions, we explored new strategies for growth and sustainability in Māori land management. A huge thank you to our speakers, participants, and everyone who came along. Your knowledge, enthusiasm, and presence made the seminar not only educational but truly inspiring.  We’re excited to take these new ideas and strategies forward, and we look forward to continuing this journey together. Stay tuned for more updates and future events! Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou! 🌟

🎉 We’ve been named an Emerging Advisory Firm of the Year finalist in The Gap Awards 🙌   We're really proud of the recognition, as Advisory is a key part of our service and kaupapa. Our Advisory services focus on empowering you to achieve your aspirations - for your business, your whānau, or generations to come. They cover aspects like strategic planning, business planning, business coaching, core values, governance training and a whole lot more. Our starting point is to gain an understanding where you've come from, where you are now, and where you want to go. Then we provide you with the practical tools, coaching and knowledge you need to bridge that "gap".  To learn more about our range of Advisory services, you can visit our website or head to the link in our bio. #businessadvisory #akeaccounting #whakatanebusiness #unlockingpotential #maoriaccountants #thegap

🎉 We’ve been named an Emerging Advisory Firm of the Year finalist in The Gap Awards 🙌   We're really proud of the recognition, as Advisory is a key part of our service and kaupapa. Our Advisory services focus on empowering you to achieve your aspirations - for your business, your whānau, or generations to come. They cover aspects like strategic planning, business planning, business coaching, core values, governance training and a whole lot more. Our starting point is to gain an understanding where you've come from, where you are now, and where you want to go. Then we provide you with the practical tools, coaching and knowledge you need to bridge that "gap".  To learn more about our range of Advisory services, you can visit our website or head to the link in our bio. #businessadvisory #akeaccounting #whakatanebusiness #unlockingpotential #maoriaccountants #thegap

We’ve had a fantastic response to this event and our venue is now at capacity. 📩 If you've registered, please email erin@akeaccounting.co.nz confirm your attendance, and the exact number of people attending with you by 9am on Thursday, 22 August.  For anyone that missed a spot, email erin@akeaccounting.co.nz to be placed on our mailing list so you can be kept in the loop for future events and information relevant to Māori land trusts.

We’ve had a fantastic response to this event and our venue is now at capacity. 📩 If you've registered, please email erin@akeaccounting.co.nz confirm your attendance, and the exact number of people attending with you by 9am on Thursday, 22 August.  For anyone that missed a spot, email erin@akeaccounting.co.nz to be placed on our mailing list so you can be kept in the loop for future events and information relevant to Māori land trusts.

We warmly invite Trustees, landowners and other stakeholders to register for a special event focused on exploring opportunities for Māori lands. Māori Land Opportunities and Growth Seminar 🗓️ When: Tuesday 27 August 2024 ⌚ Time: 10am - 1pm 📍 Event location: Eastbay REAP, 21 Pyne Street, Whakatāne WHAT TO EXPECT: - Representatives from Te Puni Kōkiri, Ministry for Primary Industries, Toi EDA and Poutama Trust  will deliver short, informative presentations on current support available for Māori Land Trusts. - A presentation from the Ake team on the support they are currently providing Trusts through Strategic Planning, Land use and Feasibility studies, Governance and Trustee Training, and other key business services. - Dedicated time to engage with the agencies and the Ake team to discuss possible opportunities.  Let's form connections and together uncover new pathways to prosperity for Māori Land Trusts.  HOW TO REGISTER: You'll find the link to register for this free event in the first comment below this post and on our website. If you have any pātai, please contact erin@akeaccounting.co.nz.