Accountant

Born and raised in Putāruru, Timatanga joined Graham Brown and Co as an apprentice in 2009 and has built up an impressive set of skills, expertise and client relationships over his 14 years in the business. Today, he is known for being a talented problem solver, sought after for his expertise in project design, implementation and management. As well as supporting clients at Graham Brown and Co, Timatanga assists multiple not-for-profit and community groups, including local iwi and hapū, and also leads several large community engagements for the firm. His whakapapa includes whānau from Te Omeka and Paparamu marae.

Farm Manager

Tony Kissick brings more than two decades of experience in rural banking and a lifetime of practical farming knowledge to his role at Te Hanga South. Raised on a dairy farm in South Taranaki and holding a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Massey University with majors in Farm Management and Rural Valuation, Tony blends technical expertise with hands on understanding of land based business. He first became involved with the Trust in 2013 while working as a Rural Manager for ASB, later playing a key role in negotiations around the Trust’s major dairy unit lease. Now retired from banking and farming full time with his wife, Pam, Tony continues to support the Trust as a valued advisor and liaison, helping guide decisions that enhance the productivity, sustainability, and wellbeing of the whenua.