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Ake Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors Te Whakaoho i te Pito Mata - Unlocking Potential.

Our mission is to support your aspirations, whether that involves growing a business or creating long-term prosperity for whānau and future generations.

New to your trust board, or been on it for years and never had the training?Governance Fundamentals is in Whakatāne on F...
21/10/2026

New to your trust board, or been on it for years and never had the training?

Governance Fundamentals is in Whakatāne on Friday 20 November. In one day you'll cover what you're responsible for as a trustee, where the personal risk sits, what compliance actually involves, and the questions to ask about your trust's numbers.

Facilitated by Tania-Rose Tamati and Erin Wirihana.

📍 Ake, 88 The Strand · 8:45am–4pm · $475 + GST, kai included
Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/2003178772633?aff=facebook-organic&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gf-nov26-whk

Last chance to register: Selling Your Value, Thursday 22 October in Pukekohe.A free, one-hour lunchtime session with Mat...
20/10/2026

Last chance to register: Selling Your Value, Thursday 22 October in Pukekohe.

A free, one-hour lunchtime session with Matt Davis and Leah Donaldson on growing sales by helping, not pushing. Four practical approaches you can use straight away.

When: Thursday 22 October, 12–1pm
Where: BNZ Pukekohe, 10 Massey Avenue
Cost: Free

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/selling-your-value-tickets-1999420687098?aff=facebook_final

Tomorrow at 12pm: Xero: GST and Compliance.A free 30-minute online session with Hannah Murphy on getting your GST return...
19/10/2026

Tomorrow at 12pm: Xero: GST and Compliance.

A free 30-minute online session with Hannah Murphy on getting your GST return right in Xero. What to check before you file, common coding issues, and how to read your GST reconciliation.

Can't make it at lunchtime? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording.

Register here: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/ev/AqRpyS8W-8-rF1HCtsQVR36h2TvwH1cOcl8duDqhgiaJpp1K02sY~AtH-ZgmXp5qD_8Drm9oN-p3UNarAdTHYsNutX0ngdmsR4vmI4wHZ-PEww2iqqZYmjG5HzvOH2jHklTmYQCN2g3GDkQ

Working hard, but not sure where the money's actually going? Your accounts already have most of the answers. The trick i...
14/10/2026

Working hard, but not sure where the money's actually going? Your accounts already have most of the answers. The trick is knowing where to look.

On Wednesday 4 November at 12pm, Matt Davis and Juanita Mottram are running a free online session: Know Your Numbers. No jargon, and no spreadsheets the size of a rugby field.

You'll leave knowing the few numbers worth checking every month, and what each one is telling you.

Can't make it live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording.

Register: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/ev/c/94090470/knowyournumbers?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=kyn-nov26

Two Governance Fundamentals workshops are open for booking.A practical, one-day workshop for trustees of Māori land trus...
14/10/2026

Two Governance Fundamentals workshops are open for booking.

A practical, one-day workshop for trustees of Māori land trusts, marae and charities. We work through your duties as a trustee, compliance, financial oversight and how to run a good board, using real situations from Māori trusts rather than theory.

📍 Whakatāne · Friday 20 November, with Tania-Rose Tamati and Erin Wirihana
Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/governance-fundamentals-one-day-trustee-workshop-whakatane-tickets-2003178772633

📍 South Auckland · Friday 27 November, with Tania-Rose, Erin and Leah Donaldson
Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/governance-fundamentals-one-day-trustee-workshop-south-auckland-tickets-2003180148749

8:45am–4pm · $475 + GST, kai included.

This training is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. To explore if your business is eligible for support, contact your local Regional Business Growth Advisor here: https://www.business.govt.nz/strategy-and-performance/regional-business-partner-network/find-your-local-regional-business-partner

Chairing a board is more than running the agenda.In this free 30-minute webinar, Tania-Rose Tamati and Erin Wirihana cov...
14/10/2026

Chairing a board is more than running the agenda.

In this free 30-minute webinar, Tania-Rose Tamati and Erin Wirihana cover:
- the role of the Chair
- running effective meetings
- keeping discussion safe and productive
- making sure decisions get followed through

For current and aspiring Chairs, trustees and board members of Māori trusts, marae, charities and community groups.

📅 Wednesday 28 October, 12–1pm (30-minute session plus Q&A), online
Register free: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/ev/c/92269010/chairingtheboard

Can't make it live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording.

Want to go deeper? Our full-day Governance Fundamentals workshops are on 20 Nov (Whakatāne) and 27 Nov (South Auckland).

GST returns taking longer than they should?Next Wednesday, Hannah Murphy from our team is running a free 30-minute onlin...
13/10/2026

GST returns taking longer than they should?

Next Wednesday, Hannah Murphy from our team is running a free 30-minute online session on preparing and reviewing your GST return in Xero.

We'll cover:
- what to check before you file
- common GST coding issues and how to fix them
- reading your GST reconciliation
- key filing deadlines

Wednesday 21 October, 12:00 to 12:30pm, online.
Can't make it live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording.

Register here: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/ev/AqRpyS8W-8-rF1HCtsQVR36h2TvwH1cOcl8duDqhgiaJpp1K02sY~AtH-ZgmXp5qD_8Drm9oN-p3UNarAdTHYsNutX0ngdmsR4vmI4wHZ-PEww2iqqZYmjG5HzvOH2jHklTmYQCN2g3GDkQ

Selling doesn't have to feel like selling.On Thursday 22 October, Matt Davis and Leah Donaldson from Ake are in Pukekohe...
13/10/2026

Selling doesn't have to feel like selling.

On Thursday 22 October, Matt Davis and Leah Donaldson from Ake are in Pukekohe for a free, one-hour lunchtime session on growing sales by helping, not pushing.

You'll leave with:
- Four practical ways to grow sales that fit how you like to do business
- How to build trust before price comes up
- Ideas you can put to work the same afternoon

When: Thursday 22 October, 12–1pm
Where: BNZ Pukekohe, 10 Massey Avenue
Cost: Free

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/selling-your-value-tickets-1999420687098?aff=facebook

Ake was named Emerging Advisory Firm of the Year at the AIM26 Awards.

Are you confident preparing and reviewing your GST returns in Xero?Join us online on the 21st October for this practical...
06/10/2026

Are you confident preparing and reviewing your GST returns in Xero?

Join us online on the 21st October for this practical online training session. We’ll work through the GST return process in Xero and cover the key things to check before filing.

We’ll cover:

- How to prepare and review your GST return in Xero
- What to check before finalising your return
- Common GST coding issues and how to correct them
- GST treatment of common business transactions
- Understanding your GST reconciliation
- Key compliance requirements and filing deadlines
- Tips to make your GST process more efficient

This session is suited to business owners, administrators and anyone responsible for maintaining their organisation’s Xero file or preparing GST returns.

Register now: https://events.akeaccounting.co.nz/ev/c/89547791/xerocompliance

Bring along your questions and get practical guidance from the Ake team. Spaces for this session are limited. If you aren't able to attend on the day we will send you a recording.

Address

Level 1, 88 The Strand
Whakatane
3120

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+6473070099

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