Jamie will draw on a whakawai from his tribal region which speaks to leadership and responsibility. He will provide his perspective on the future of governance for Iwi and Māori entities including the key capabilities that support successful governance leadership.

Jamie Tuuta, of Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Maru, Te Ati Awa, Taranaki Tūturu descent, is an experienced Director with deep commercial and governance experience across various industries and sectors. Currently Chair of Maori Television and Tourism New Zealand and a Director of Moana New Zealand and a number of other boards, Jamie is committed to the broader iwi commercial landscape and is passionate about iwi success in the fisheries space.

Jamie is passionate about investment in innovation and increasing the capability and the economic and environmental performance of our primary industries, in particular the Māori pastoral and fishing sectors. He also has a keen interest in Māori economic development that is both profitable and sustainable and builds the necessary capability for future growth and success.