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Craig Barrett (Ngati Maniapoto)

Business Advisory Services, Māori Sector, Director, Waikato

Craig specialises in the area of business compliance services with a particular focus working with Maori organisations. He gives practical accounting, strategic and commercial advice on all aspects of their business. Craig has been involved in a variety of client acquisitions and is passionate about assisting these organisations to better understand their numbers and how they can use this information to improve business performance. 

As an alumni of the Te Hono programme held at Stanford University, he is passionate about innovation and adding value to the New Zealand primary sector. 

Craig has a Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Waikato, majoring in Accounting and Finance, and is a chartered accountant. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and also holds a number of trustee and directorships.

Specialist Areas

  • Maori accounting and economic development
  • Development of investment strategy, investment frameworks, and statement of investment policy and objectives (SIPO)
  • Financial reporting involving the preparation of consolidated accounts, and dealing with group structure issues
  • Governance and audit committee consulting
  • Prospectus, due diligence and acquisition engagements
  • Monthly management accounting, budgeting and cash flow forecasting
  • General business and taxation advice

Memberships & Qualifications

  • Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
  • Member of Institute of Directors

External Board Positions

  • Hineuru Holdings Limited Director (Ngāti Hineuru)
  • Ahuahu Group Limited Chairman (Ngāti Maniapoto)
  • Te Arataura member (Waikato Tainui)
  • Tainui Group Holdings Limited Director
  • Waikato Regional Economic Development Limited (Te Waka) Director
  • Pūniu River Care Chairman

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