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Governance

Board Structure & Succession

The Wi Pere Trustees are responsible to 506 (2017) beneficaries in accordance with the Maori Purposes Act 1991 and Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993.

Established: Wi Pere Trust Board formed in 2017


Composition:

  • 5 Whānau Members (elected by shareholders) 


Rotation: 5-year terms with staggered rotation

 

Succession Planning:

  • Ongoing monitoring of whānau leadership potential

  • Annual elections consistently attract multiple nominations

 

Leadership Development & Talent Pipeline: 

  • Annual Scholarship Programme, which focuses on inter-generational leadership.


Shareholder Engagement & Communication: 

  • AGMs and Shareholder Open Days (alternating Horticulture & Agriculture)

     

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