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Supporting the well-being of children
Tui Trust is a Waikato based Charity that sponsors children and funds projects that significantly improve educational, environmental, social and cultural development and outcomes with an emphasis on providing this support to benefit children. Tui Trust supports ECE Moko Club Huntly and ECE Moko Club Ngāruawāhia and it is through these two outlets we can reach the wider community and ensure all children have access to quality education.
Tui Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees, who provide strategic oversight and guidance. We are supported by a team of financial, cultural, and education advisors who contribute their expertise to ensure the Trust's initiatives are well-rounded and impactful. Our work is strengthened by the efforts of volunteers, and day-to-day operations and project management are overseen by the Board Executive. This collaborative structure allows us to effectively manage our projects and continuously support the communities we serve.
FOUNDER
Tania Simpson
Passionate about Māori culture, Aotearoa’s natural environment, education and the rights of all people to live a good life Tania founded Tui Trust in 2003 to support these principles, and to undertake projects and raise funds that can make a meaningful contribution towards achieving positive outcomes in these four areas.
BOARD CHAIR
Piki Knap
Piki has supported Tui Trust since 2003 and has a history of working in the education management industry and is committed to providing professional advice in the four key areas of Education, Environment, Business and Culture.
BOARD MEMBER
Fonteyn Moses-Te Kani
Head of Māori, Iwi, Diversity and Inclusion at Westpac New Zealand Ltd. Specialises in Partnership brokering for philanthropic, governmental and non-governmental organisations, particularly in the areas of business and community development.
ADVISOR | ACCOUNTS
Craig Barrett
Business Advisor, Director of Bakertilly Staples Rodway Hamilton. Craig as extensive audit, assurance and consulting experience which has allowed business value and advice to our team.
BOARD EXECUTIVE
Lee Major
Lee has supported Tui Trust since 2019 and has a history of working with schools and children with intellectual disabilities. Lee has published over 60 books for clients predominantly in the arts and education sectors.
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EDUCATION ASSOCIATE
Natalie Muller
With many years working in the NZ education sector from early childhood, through to primary and secondary school Natalie has a passion for teaching the next generation of leaders. Natalie has extensive experience with working with vulnerable children and co-ordinating wrap-around services for whaanau and tamariki.
AGM 2024
Held at Trust Waikato, Puna Korero Room with (from left) Fonteyn Moses-Te Kani, Tania Simpson, Piki Knap and Lee Major (behind the camera) the Tui Trust Board approved its Annual Report 2024 at our AGM on September 16.
AGM 2023
The Tui Trust Board approved its Annual Report 2023 at our AGM on September 8, 2023. The Financial Accounts show that the activity has a strong focus on educational and health projects for children and families particularly in high needs communities.
AGM 2022
Photo taken at our Tui Trust 2022 AGM in the Puna Koorero Room, Trust Waikato, Little London Lane, Hamilton. Left: Danielle, Trust Waikato Communications Manager and to her right Piki Knap, Tui Trust Board Chair, Lee took the photo.
AGM 2021
Photo taken at our Tui Trust 2021 AGM at Bakertilly Staples Rodway Boardroom. From left: Mandeep Sidhu, Piki Knap, Rerewha-i-te-rangi Pita, Tania Simpson and Raewyn Kirkman.
AGM 2019
Photo taken at our Tui Trust 2019 AGM at our Hamilton Offices. From left: Brent Goldsack, Rerewha-i-te-rangi Pita, Fonteyn-Moses Te Kani, Lee Major (Tui Trust Executive), Piki Knap, Tania Simpson and Phil Harris.