Tūhana (noun) river-crossing pole – a pole held breast high for linking people when crossing a river where the strongest people are positioned at each end of the pole, to prevent the smaller or weaker members of the party from being washed off their feet.
We create commercial opportunities in under-developed, developing, and developed markets.
We strongly believe that long-term commercial outcomes are only sustainable when there is a positive link to local communities. It is this symbiotic relationship that Tūhana develops with our clients.
Our socio-economic skills are grounded by a deep understanding of the issues and needs facing indigenous peoples, and their interactions with other stakeholders.
Our commercial skills are grounded by in-depth experience, particularly in primary and related sectors.
Our Approach
Our approach is based on our values of integrity and professionalism.
We deliver
We are commercial
We respect cultural and social nuances
Our Expertise
We have extensive commercial, policy, strategy, human rights, and socio-economic development experience. We have an uncommon combination of expertise in all of these areas. Our skills include:
- Commercial and socio-economic due diligence
- Indigenous strategy and governance
- Human rights and corporate social responsibility
- Industry and corporate strategy
- Trade, export and investment promotion
Our Projects
Our skills and experience are illustrated by projects such as:
Our People
Tim Gibson BA (Hons), LLB
Managing Director
Tim is Managing Director of Tūhana Consulting Limited. He is a successful international executive with strengths in strategy development and implementation, stakeholder management, and building high performing teams. He has been a Chief Executive in Government and held Managing Director and senior executive positions in co-operative, and public companies.
Tim’s career spans roles in the New Zealand Dairy Industry, in New Zealand, Asia and Europe. It includes Managing Director, Anchor (UK) Limited, Managing Director, North Asia, New Zealand Dairy Board, Group Director Global Strategy New Zealand Dairy Board.
Tim is Chair of Port Otago Ltd (port and property); and a Director of Skills Consulting Limited (workplace training); LIC (Livestock Improvement Corporation, an animal genetics business); and Silver Fern Farms Ltd (New Zealand’s largest meat processing and sales business).
Email: tim@tuhana.co.nz
Associates
Cameron Crowe
Cameron has worked extensively with Traditional Owner communities in Australia, and has an intimate understanding of related economic and social development opportunities and constraints. He is a founding Director of Leave No Trace, an organisation that encourages people to minimise environmental impacts while enjoying natural and cultural heritage areas; and key advisor to a large aquaculture project in the Kimberly region of Western Australia.
Proud supporter of Petone Junior Rugby League.
Tūhana Consulting
707/141 Pakenham Street West
Wynyard Quarter
Auckland 1010
New Zealand