Governance
Our Board
Seven elected Trustees serving as kaitiaki of the Pouto Tōpū A Trust.
Board of Trustees
The Pouto Tōpū A Trust Board comprises seven elected Trustees who serve as the proprietors in the role of governance. They set the strategic direction of the Trust and oversee all business operations.
Their responsibility as kaitiaki is to always uphold the values of Pouto Tōpū and act in the best interests of its shareholders.
Rangi Mitchelson
Trustee
Tawa Holyoake
Treasurer
Ngawai Kena-Smith
Trustee
Mark Kapa
Chairman
Craig Mitchelson
Trustee
Pene Hita
Trustee
Henry Holyoake
Trustee
Strategic Direction
The Board sets the long-term strategic direction for the Trust, ensuring the whenua is managed sustainably for future generations.
Business Oversight
Trustees oversee all business operations across dairy, sheep & beef, forestry, apiculture, and accommodation.
Kaitiakitanga
Above all, the Board upholds the values of Pouto Tōpū and acts in the best interests of all shareholders and the whenua.