Challenges for Land Trust

A collection of 99% land-owning trusts, that own around 6% of Stewart Island, have sought business advice from Polson Higgs. The Rakiura Maori Land Trust aims to manage and seek commercialisation opportunities in and around the land and sea for its owners, whose lands all border pristine coastline. The flora, fauna and marine environment are priorities along with managing the competing demands and opportunities around land ownership. Managing the land, pest eradication, and beneficiary and stakeholder aspirations are part of a challenging mix that must also include seeking commercial opportunities. Developing relationships with other interested parties such as the council, DoC, the local community and affiliated organisations are also important. The needs of other business and commercial investors interested in forming strategic alliances or joint ventures in the region must also be considered.

Stewart Island (Rakiura) is the backdrop for these sailors.

Polson Higgs has been mainly involved with providing strategic governance and commercialisation projects to the trust. It is currently studying an exciting project that would provide kiwi viewing tours for visitors.

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Last updated: 27th December 2009 | 9:43 am