Launch of Ngā Rauemi mō Te Ao Māori Resources for Understanding the Māori World View

Temuera is an experienced investment professional and a professional director, with 25+ years experienced, representing on both private and public sector boards. Tem specialises in indigenous and pan-tribal collaborations, investment partnerships, funds management, and governance including executive leadership. Temuera has been involved in business development, asset management and investment advice since 1994. He continues to bring his experience and knowledge of indigenous Māori values and principles in to his governance business management, private equity and funds management roles. Temuera has led or played a key leadership role in numerous significant investment collaborations and partnerships with Māori Asset Holding entities. His expertise also incorporates instilling organisational values and culture, driving “kaupapa based” investment strategies and building enduring relationships.

Teahooterangi Pihama - Te Ātiawa, Taranaki Whānui, Ngāti Māhanga, Ngāti Maru. Is the founder of RŌA Consulting, a kaupapa Māori strategy and advisory firm. With over 12 years’ experience in finance, governance, and leadership, Teahooterangi blends commercial acumen with tikanga Māori to drive intergenerational, values-led outcomes. He advises both Māori and non Māori organisations on strategy, capital access, Māori economic development and meaningful engagement. A raukura of Te Aho Matua, his work centres mana motuhake, systems change, and Indigenous futures. Teahooterangi is committed to reshaping the economic landscape of Aotearoa in alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the long-term wellbeing.

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Catherine joined Trust Management investment team in 2023, as a secondment opportunity from the community trust Foundation North, where she provided support to the executive team and board, gaining insights into the philanthropic sector and not-for-profit governance. Catherine has a Bsc majoring in Statistics and is working toward a GradDip in Actuarial Sciences. She is also a board secretariat for the Rule Foundation who supports rainbow communities and takatāpui to flourish and pursue systemic change for future generations. Catherine holds a certificate in Te reo Māori Kura pō-; Level 1, 2 and 3 from Unitec.

Helen Skinner is a seasoned financial services leader with over 30 years of experience spanning global markets and diverse sectors. A specialist in responsible investment for more than 15 years, Helen currently serves as the Head of Distribution and Sustainability for Kernel Wealth and sits on the Board of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA).

Her previous leadership roles include Head of Responsible Investment for ANZ New Zealand Investments and Head of Emerging Wealth at Craigs Investment Partners. Helen’s expertise encompasses business development, strategic planning, and risk management on a global scale. A dedicated advocate for sustainable investments she is a member of several RIAA working groups focused on Human Rights, Nature, and Aotearoa NZ collaboration. Helen is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors and a certified member of INFINZ.

Will joined the Guardians in 2016 and was appointed Co-Chief Investment Officer in 2024. He was previously Head of Direct Investments with responsibility for leading the Fund’s global direct/private equity investments, internally managed listed equities and machine learning strategies. Prior to joining the Fund, Will held executive roles in finance and private equity. He is currently Co-Chair of the NZ Super Fund Investment Committee, Director of Kaingaroa Timberlands, Chair of The Institute of Financial Professionals NZ (INFINZ) and has previously served on listed and unlisted boards in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics and a Master of Applied Finance from Victoria University of Wellington and has completed INSEAD’s Advanced Management Programme.