Panel Discussion
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A practical session exploring AI, innovation and governance from a director’s perspective.
Diversification is increasingly becoming a core governance issue for boards across the primary sector as organisations respond to market volatility, climate risk, regulation and changing capital expectations.
Join us for a panel discussion exploring what effective governance of diversification looks like in practice. Drawing on perspectives from Māori agribusiness, commercial farming and agribusiness consultancy, our speakers will discuss how boards approach decisions around land use change, new revenue streams, risk appetite, capital allocation and alignment with organisational values and purpose.
Panellists Tiaki Hunia, Kiriwaitingi Rei and Lee Matheson will share practical insights into the opportunities and trade-offs boards face when pursuing diversification strategies, along with the governance questions directors should be asking as operating environments become increasingly complex.
Facilitated by Luke O’Brien, this session will provide valuable insights for directors working in, or alongside, the primary sector.
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Lee Matheson is Managing Director of Perrin Ag, leading a team of 25 from Rotorua. A Registered Fellow of the Institute of Rural Professionals, Lee has worked in agribusiness advisory for almost 20 years, specialising in Māori agribusiness, corporate farm management systems and the economic impacts of environmental policy.
Before moving into agribusiness advisory, Lee spent six years in wholesale financial markets. He has worked extensively with Ahuwhenua Trust Boards, Committees of Management, company boards and large family businesses in executive management and strategic advisory roles. His experience includes advising on asset purchases, land use change, intensification and divestment decisions.
Lee has previously served as an elected director of the New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management, a member of the NZAGRC stakeholder advisory group and the Agriculture Technical Advisory Group for the Centre for Sustainable Finance. He is currently a member of the Sisam & Sons Farm Management Committee.
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Hailing from Te Teko, Tiaki is a highly respected Māori economic development and governance leader . His extensive career spans executive leadership and governance roles across Iwi, Māori, corporate, and government sectors.
Previously, he served as General Manager and Director of Ngāti Awa Group Holdings Ltd, where he played a pivotal role in driving the group’s economic growth and sustainability initiatives.
He has also held senior leadership positions at Te Tumu Paeroa and Fonterra. Currently as CEO of Māori Investments Ltd, Tiaki continues to champion innovative strategies that deliver value to iwi and stakeholders.
Tiaki’s governance contributions extend across Māori economic collaboration, primary industries (particularly horticulture, forestry and agriculture), and sustainability practices.
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Kiriwaitingi is a Māori business leader who is passionate about the Māori economy and is a strong advocate for values-based leadership and business models.
Kiriwaitingi practised as a litigation and commercial lawyer prior to transiting into the commercial Māori sphere. She has held senior roles in commercial post-settlement entities and has experience working with local and central government on co-governance and co-management arrangements. Kiriwaitingi has spent the past decade as the chief executive of a successful Māori owned commercial company managing investments and assets in the primary sector, leading strategy and transformational change, negotiating commercial transactions, and heading environmental restoration projects.
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Hailing from Tauranga Moana, Luke is an experienced business banking professional with over a decade in the industry. He currently works with Bank of New Zealand, supporting commercial outcomes through relationship management and strategic advisory. Luke holds qualifications in Management, Sports Science, and Accounting, alongside ongoing study in te reo Māori and Māori leadership.
Luke is passionate about growing his governance capability and supporting leadership development for community impact. He currently serves as an Associate Trustee for Pūtauaki Trust, alongside committee roles within his hāpu and waka ama club. Luke was also a recent recipient of the Institute of Directors Aspiring Māori Director Award, leading to an Associate Director role with Māori Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated.
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Megan Beveridge
Waikato and Bay of Plenty Branch Manager
+64 21 358 772
megan.beveridge@iod.org.nz
The Bay of Plenty branch acknowledges the generous support of
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Members — $45.00
Non-members — $65.00
