Support for boards and trustees navigating strategic planning, policy development, risk management, and financial oversight. Drawing on current trustee and chair roles across charitable trusts, sports trusts, and community organisations, Traci offers practical, experienced input at the board table — not just theory.

What this looks like in practice - Strategic planning and policy development support - Financial oversight and risk framework review - Board reporting and compliance guidance - Meeting facilitation and agenda leadership

Who this is for Boards and trustees wanting an experienced peer’s input, rather than a purely external consultant’s.

Governance that genuinely reflects Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership principles, rather than treating cultural responsiveness as an add-on. This work draws on Māori governance principles and years of practical application across education, community, and not-for-profit boards.

What this looks like in practice - Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership framework development - Inclusive and culturally grounded organisational design - Equity-focused policy review

Who this is for Boards seeking to embed genuine cultural partnership into governance practice, structures, and decision-making.

Specialist support for charitable trusts and NFPs — from setting up sound governance structures through to day-to-day board operations. This includes direct experiences, with compliance obligations and a focus on direct needs.

What this looks like in practice - Trust structure and compliance guidance, including cross-border (NZ and Pacific) contexts - Stakeholder and donor relationship management - Annual reporting and AGM support - Trustee transition support (retirements, appointments, deed updates)

Who this is for Charitable trusts and not-for-profits, particularly those with community connections or and Pacific operations.

Practical, ready-to-use governance documentation — the unglamorous but essential paperwork that keeps boards accountable and funders confident.

What this looks like in practice - Board minutes and meeting summaries - AGM agendas and Chairperson’s reports - Strategic alignment and transition reports - Policy and procedure documentation, updated to reflect current legislation

Who this is for Boards needing consistent, compliant documentation without hiring a full-time governance administrator.