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Team

Kauati offers a unique set of skills to guide strategic decision-making and ignite new ideas. 

Ailsa Cain Principal Advisor Kauati

Ailsa Cain (Waitaha,
Kāti Māmoe, Ngāi Tahu)
Director

Diversity & Depth

  • Continuation of cultural practice and connection with place
  • Cultural heritage, environmental research, and evidence for regulatory processes
  • Creating bespoke approaches for policy development, implementation, and review
  • Supporting Treaty Partners at governance and project levels

 

Jason Arnold Senior Advisor Kauati

Jason Arnold
(Tangata Tiriti)
Project Lead

Biocultural Analysis

  • Legislative and policy analysis through bio-indigenous research
  • Co-design of environmental and predator free strategies and outcomes
  • Diagnostic evaluation of Crown-Iwi relationships and systems
  • Enabling and supporting strategic Treaty Partnerships and delivery of joint projects

 

Gladys Office Manager 2022

Gladys Henderson
(Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Tunohopu, Ngāti Whakaue, Te Arawa)
Office Manager

Management Systems 

  • Research and design of indigenous economic and accounting models, polices, and processes
  • Embedding Mātauranga Māori in economic tools and environmental outcomes
  • Ensuring business performance and resilience
  • Strategic planning, contract, and financial management processes

 

Kahoki Mikaere

Kahoki Mikaere
(Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Pikiao, Te Arawa, Tainui)
Project Administrator

People and Projects 

  • Effective and efficient project performance and delivery
  • Coordinating project contracts, milestones, and budgeting
  • Logistical support and manaaki for wānanga, hui, and advisory groups
  • Communicating heritage and environmental concepts to a wide range of audiences.

 

“I congratulate Kauati on the interesting, innovative and meticulous study you have produced and look forward to the time when the methodology is adopted widely.”

Dr. Diane Menzies (Ko Rongowhakaata, Aitanga-a-Mahaki) ONZM, Dip Hort, Dip LA, MBA, MBus, PHD Resource Management