National Maori Accountants Network

The Key objective to come out of

“Hui a Tau 2004” was for a

Steering Committee to do the preparatory work for a National Maori Accountants body

to be established

A Steering Committee (SC) was elected to achieve the key objectives of “Hui a Tau” 2004

Selwyn Hayes Joe Hanita Susan Piket Aroha Hudson Steve Watene Karl Smith Roger Dalton (filling in for Bella

Takiari)

Key Tasks

Recommend an appropriate Structure Draft Membership Criteria Funding strategy Strategic Plan Relationship with ICANZ Feedback and consultation with Regions

Discuss & Ratify Strategic Plan & Constitution Election of Officers

Meetings – SC

First meeting of the Steering Committee was held 8 August 2004.

There were a further 5 hui held in the interim, with the last being on 24 July 2005

Including a meeting with Gary Muriwai - ICANZ

Funded by WMAN - expenditure report

Strategic Plan – Mission

Our vision is:To contribute to the holistic wellbeing of Maori

Our mission statement is:To assist Maori to excel in commerce and contribute to

the successful economic development of Maori

Shared valuesMa te tika, te pono me te aroha

Through truth, integrity and respect

Strategic Plan - Goals

Members To provide meaningful opportunities that strengthen the development of members.

Maori In Accounting To increase the number of Maori and the understanding of kaupapa Maori in the profession.

Maori Economic Development

To contribute to the growth and development of economic leaders and initiatives for Maori.

Relationships To develop strategic relationships with organisations that advance our mission.

Internal Operations To develop and Maintain an efficient organisation that provides value to our members.

Strategic Plan - Other

Strategies Measurements

Questions

Ratification

Structure of NMAN and relationship with regions

Recommendation: That the National Maori Accountants Network be established as an Incorporated Society. That the Regional Networks remain autonomous and decide their own structure that best

achieves their own goals.

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Constitution

Draft Constitution

- Objectives - Membership Clause - Powers - Executive

Questions

Ratification

Membership Criteria

Clause 6.

A person may become a member of NMAN if that person:a) is of Maori descent, and is studying towards an accounting related degree, or carries or has carried out professional accounting related work

for an Approved Training Organisation, Chartered Accountancy (CA) practice or a CA related firm, or

is a member of ICANZ or a similar professional accounting bodyOrb) is committed to the vision, mission statement, and objectives of

NMAN, and accepts an invitation from the Executive to join.

Funding

The Steering Committee identified three distinct funding requirement streams:

1. Establishment

2. Ongoing operations

3. Specific Projects

Recommend Funding Strategy to be developed & implemented by incoming Executive

Funding – cont’d

Establishment The steering committee through Selwyn’s efforts was successful in securing funding which should be sufficient to cover this area.

This might include costs of legal incorporation, the establishment of a website and other cost of incorporation.

Selwyn to explain source of funding and recommended allocation National / Regional 50/50 split Akld, Waikato, Wgtn $2K each plus 2 x $2K for Other Regions

Ongoing Operations

This was identified as those cost beyond establishment which were the typical day to day operating cost of the executive.

At this stage perhaps the big ticket items here would be meeting cost and communications.

Possible funding sources included membership fees, corporate

sponsorship and pub charities etc.

Specific Projects

From time to time specific projects will be identified as being worthy of pursuing.

Some examples would include events such as research or recruitment. Possible funding sources included ICANZ, Te Puni Kokiri, The Big

Four and Westpac bank , F.O.M.A etc

Relationship with ICANZ

The steering committee meet with Garry in early July to discuss the proposed structure and strategic plan:

The major outcomes of this discussion are as follows We found Garry very supportive of our kaupapa; Garry suggested that we focus our time on completing the mahi rather than

focusing all our time on discussing the best structure. A structure will come with time and a loose grouping maybe more appropriate in the short term;

Garry confirmed that any SIG within ICANZ can lobby or make submissions affecting Maori provided that the communications were not purported to be the views of ICANZ;

Garry stated that ICANZ would be committed to assisting our roopu no matter what structure we decided to pick. ICANZ has reserved specific funding for the coming year that he believes we would be eligible for especially under some of our educational and member advancement objectives. However we need to start with our achievable outputs first.

Garry stated that we need to have a review period to look at what we want to achieve and what we have achieved.

The Benefit of NMAN

Dedicated to meeting the needs and interests of Maori accountants and those interested in Maori business and economic development

Provides opportunities for members to network and meet with other key Maori and non-Maori stakeholders  

Supportive of professional and career development Part of an organisation who can credibly speak on behalf of it’s

members on key issues impacting Maori business and economy Whakawhanaunatanga Highlights the uniqueness, strengths and diversity of Maori Competitive advantage   Issues of relevance to Maori can be explored and discussed Value for Money

Closing Remarks

Get Established – including bank account etc Prioritise from Strategic Plan Start Projects now with ICANZ Funding & Regional Development Next Hui-a-tau (Wellington?) Hei kona…

Interim Executive Elections