Tuakana Teina Chair Mentoring Programme
Connecting the next generation of chairs to strengthen the community sector.
Tuakana Teina Chair Mentoring Programme: Celebrating Three Years of Impact
From 2022 to 2024, the Institute of Directors partnered with Community Governance Aotearoa to deliver the Tuakana Teina Chair Mentoring Programme, supporting not-for-profit chairs across Aotearoa. This impactful initiative concluded in November 2024.
Programme Highlights
Rooted in the Māori concept of tuakana teina—a two-way learning relationship symbolising the connection between older and younger siblings—the programme fostered shared experience, knowledge, and mutual support.
Over its duration, the programme provided a mentoring opportunity for 75 teina (mentee) chairs. Participants strengthened their leadership capabilities within a structured and supportive environment by engaging with experienced tuakana (mentor) chairs.
This initiative exemplified the power of collaboration and cultural principles to enhance governance leadership within the not-for-profit sector.