Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
Jacob Brittenden is a professional with a solid background in finance and accounting. With experience in various industries such as construction, agriculture, software, and waste management, Jacob has held roles such as Management Accountant, Financial Controller, and Business Analyst at companies like Stonewood Homes, PGG Wrightson Ltd, and Transpacific Industries. With a degree in Finance from Lincoln University, Jacob currently serves as a Management Accountant at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Ngāi Tahu are the iwi comprised of Ngāi Tahu whānui; that is, the collective of the individuals who descend from the five primary hapū of Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe and Waitaha, namely Kāti Kurī, Ngāti Irakehu, Kāti Huirapa, Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu was established by the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Act 1996 and services the tribe's statutory rights and ensures that the benefits of the Settlement are enjoyed by Ngāi Tahu whānui now and in the future. Throughout the South Island there are 18 local rūnanga. An elected representative from each of rūnanga makes up Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, the governing body overseeing the tribe's activities.