Regan Studer

Executive Director

Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāi Tūhoe

Appointed to the Board in 2023, Regan’s primary background has been in the agricultural sector where he has personal farming interests. Over the past ten years, he has worked as both trustee and advisor with many Māori land trusts and organisations.

He has a Master of Business Administration from Waikato University and a Bachelor of Business Management.

He currently holds governance roles with the following organisations:

  • Doherty Studer Ltd (Director)

  • Doherty Studer Holdings Ltd (Director)

  • R J Studer Ltd (Director)

  • Te Reo Irirangi o Te Manuka Tutahi (Trustee)

  • Ngai Te Rangihouhiri II Marae Committee (Secretary)

  • Rotoehu Forest Trust (Trustee)

  • Kiwinui Trust (Trustee)

  • Te Aka Toitu (Trustee)

  • Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi Audit, Finance, risk and investment Committee

“Our people are our greatest asset at NAGHL, as we strive to perform and deliver the best results we can for Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa.

NAGHL employs around 30 experienced
people to manage our commercial, agricultural, tourism, equity and property investments.”

Stacey Tregoweth

General Manager, Ngāti Awa Tourism

 

Akino Smith

Corporate Services Manager

Hapanihi

She joined NAGHL in 2023, bringing two decades of experience in corporate services across governance, IT, marketing, health and safety, and human resources. Her career has spanned diverse sectors in Aotearoa, Japan and Australia, including pharmaceuticals, international investment banking, IT startup, HR consultancy, public relations, government, and wānanga. With experience ranging from team management to legal and HR functions, she brings a well-rounded perspective to her role.

As Corporate Services Manager, Akino provides strategic leadership across the organisation in HR, marketing, Health & Safety, IT, governance support and communication.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales and has pursued further studies in business and law, including postgraduate coursework at the University of Sydney.

Although not of Māori descent, she has a deep connection to the Māori community through her husband’s Ngāti Awa and Tūhoe heritage and is committed to supporting the iwi’s shared aspirations.

 
 

Luana Morgan

Senior Finance Officer

Waikato

Born and raised in Whakatāne, Luana joined the NAGHL Team in 2023. Luana’s previous roles included Senior Finance Administrator at Te Tohu o te Ora o Ngāti Awa, where she held that role for 15 years.  Prior to that, Luana was a Financial Analyst at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

 

Patrick Wetini

Property Maintenance Manager

Ngāti Awa

Born and raised in Whakatāne, Patrick has been the Property Assistant for both NAGHL and TRONA since 2016.