Hapū/Iwi: Ngāti Hinemanu me Ngai Te Upokoiri/Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Uenukumanawawiri/Ngāti Rangi

Melissa is a Chartered Accountant with broad professional experience, making her an invauable advisor in a range of business contexts. She is committed to making a positive impact for Māori and Pasifika and is an advocate for helping businesses and enterprises to achieve their aspirations.

Whether its deciphering financial complexities or identifying potential risks before they escalate, Melissa is a tru generalist, equally at home supporting leadership as well as the wider team. With Melissa as your business advisor, you can be confident that you have the expertise and knowledge necessary for success.

Navi is a self-driven and experienced Business Advisor at WE Mana, where he collaborates with SMEs to help them strategise, plan, and achieve their goals, enabling them to live into their version of success. Previously, he was the director and co-founder of Ika Bowl, a Polynesian Pōke Bar that operated in Tamaki Makaurau.

Throughout his business journey, Navi realized his true passion lies in helping others and everything business-related. He believes that collective success is greater than individual achievements and immerses himself in other businesses with the purpose of growing, nurturing, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.

Navi drives innovation and tenacity and believes that success results from hard work, collaboration, and unity.