BDO Gisborne

CELEBRATING OUR PEOPLE – ANGEL BATY 👩‍🎓
- Powered by Dreams, Strengthened by Whānau

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our staff member, Angel Baty, who graduated this week from Massey University with a Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) degree.

Driven, resilient and deeply connected to her roots, Angel’s journey reflects her incredible determination, commitment and the solid support of her loving whānau.

A truly inspiring achievement, and a reminder that with clear goals, belief in yourself and a strong support system and networks around you, anything is possible.

Whakamihi ki a koe Angel – Our sincerest congratulations to you on this wonderful achievement ✨.

What a fantastic afternoon at Okare Station last week! 🌿

Jen Mildenhall, (BDO Gisborne Agribusiness Director), had the privilege of joining an incredible group to deliver a "Budget Knowhow for Farm Staff" session. Real conversations, practical tips and a room full of people genuinely invested in building financial confidence in our rural communities.

We covered a lot of ground:
✅ Why starting to save early can make a $350,000+ difference to your future
✅ Watching your spending
✅ Setting meaningful financial goals - because without a goal, money just disappears
✅ Knowing your numbers and asking: does this spending get me closer to where I want to be?
✅ Looking beyond your wages for extra income opportunities.

Thanks to the incredible collaborators who made this event happen: Steph & Angie from Wairoa Financial Literacy Services, Chloe Butcher-Herries, Ali Forbes from Beef + Lamb New Zealand, and Chris Wills from Rural Support Trust Wairoa.

Time is a superpower when it comes to money. Start small, start early and give yourself choices down the track.

📸 Photos were kindly supplied

💥OUT LOUD: TALKING ABOUT WOMEN'S HEALTH️💥
- 5 experts, 100 guests, Saturday 30 May, Waikanae SLSC

Just over one week to go, and this is an event you do not want to miss! Limited tickets are still available.

BDO Gisborne are pleased to be a key sponsor of the Out Loud: Talking about Women's Health event, and are proud to be bringing our sponsored keynote speaker, the Menodoctor, Dr Linda Dear, to Gisborne to share the valuable work she is doing in this space.

Dr Linda's kōrero will focus on an evidence-based discussion on menopause, hormone replacement therapy and guidance around how to navigate this stage of life with clarity and confidence.

For further insights into Dr Linda's work, please check out her social media platform above or her website https://menodoctor.com/.

CELEBRATING REGIONAL SUCCESS ON A NATIONAL LEVEL🌱

BDO Gisborne congratulates our client Tairāwhiti Whenua Charitable Trust on winning the Gallagher Innovative Farming Award at the 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards this week.

This achievement reflects the power of collective mahi across whenua Māori entities in Te Tairāwhiti - working together to grow, protect and sustain our whenua for future generations to come.

We are so proud to support this kaupapa – recognising the tireless efforts of many key people over the years, whilst also celebrating the positive impact that can be achieved through collaboration.

Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa – Let us keep close together, not far apart 🤝

🥁 Drum roll…The 2026 Gallagher Innovative Farming Award goes to … Tairāwhiti Whenua Charitable Trust🏆

Tairāwhiti Whenua Charitable Trust set out to unite Māori landowners, shareholders, governance entities and farmers into a single, coordinated network in the wake of the devastation wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Formed to take a collective approach to Māori land ownership and governance, Tairāwhiti Whenua Charitable Trust represents more than 800,000 hectares of collective whenua and affiliated landholdings across Te Tairāwhiti and beyond.

The Trust has developed a region wide Māori-led collective impact model that combines technical mapping, policy design, local wānanga, practical projects and strategic advocacy into one coherent system of change for sheep and beef country and its communities.

Judges commented that the Tairāwhiti Whenua Charitable Trust was an impressive example of collaboration and leadership delivering multiple tangible results for rural communities.
They said the organisation demonstrated innovation at a grand scale and added that the Tairāwhiti Whenua Charitable Trust generated fantastic economic, environmental and social benefits.

Congratulations! 👏

Gallagher Animal Management

🔥2026 Young Enterprise Scheme Mid-Year Pitch Challenge 🔥
- Empowering Young Entrepreneurs

At BDO Gisborne, we’ve proudly supported the YES programme in our region since 2020, and we’re constantly blown away by the high standard of creativity and innovation on display from our future business leaders.

The Mid-Year Pitch Challenge is all about giving rangatahi the opportunity to share where their business ideas are at, and more importantly, for them to receive constructive feedback to help guide the next phase of their journey.

Today four members of our team, Alex Cochrane, Ella Sutherland, Angel Baty and Ashleigh Harding, had the privilege of sitting on the judging panel. They were fantastic in providing thoughtful and practical advice with supportive conversations to help build confidence and capability.

At the end of the day, it is not just about the final scores, it’s about the kōrero, the whakaaro shared, and the guidance that helps these young entrepreneurs progress forward.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the efforts of our fabulous YES Regional team, Nikita Skipper and Yolande Rosario, and our warmest regards to the four teams that pitched today, and the teaching staff that supported them.

We’re excited to see where these ventures progress to next.

P I N K . S H I R T . D A Y . 2 0 2 6 💛🩷🌈
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In all shades of pink, our message is clear,
Kindness and respect will always live here,
We speak up loud, as we stand as one,
With aroha and courage, the work is never done
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BDO Gisborne, proud and true,
Standing for respect in all we do,
Together we rise, together we say,
Say no to bullying on this Pink Shirt Day.
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Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora 🫶

We’re thrilled to be supporting Out Loud: Talking About Women’s Health — an inspiring and empowering forum created by women, for women, and focused on holistic wellbeing across all stages of life.

This event brings important conversations into the open, from women’s health and confidence to life transitions — supported by credible, evidence-based expertise and leading practitioners.

It’s a kaupapa that strongly resonates with us. At BDO Gisborne, we see great synergy between this event and our role as business advisers. Whether in business or in life, sustainable success is built on wellbeing, growth and feeling supported to thrive — personally and professionally.

Supporting initiatives like Out Loud reflects our commitment to our community, to wāhine, and to fostering environments where people can learn, connect and be their best.

We’re proud to stand alongside an event that champions informed conversations, empowerment and wellbeing in all its forms. 💛

🏃‍♀️ C O L O U R . R U N . 2 0 2 6 🌈

Explosions of colour from every which way,
A stunning visual symphony proudly on display,
Celebrating cultural beauty, loads of whānau fun,
Diversity is our strength, coming together as one.
💛🧡💚🩵❤️🖤🤍💜🤎🩶❤️‍🩹

Our sincerest thanks and gratitude to the wonderful team from the Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council.

This year's community Colour Run event was simply fabulous. The smiles and laughter were infectious, and such a positive and uplifting vibe that left you inspired about our future.
Here's to 2027!

BDO Gisborne - Proudly backing cultural diversity within our Tairāwhiti community 👏

️🧡 CELEBRATING CULTURE, CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY 💙

Kia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Bonjour, Ola, Namaste 🙏

Yesterday’s Multicultural Kai event in the office was a beautiful celebration of culture, connection and community. It was an opportunity for us all to come together over shared kai - honouring the rich tapestry of ethnicities, whakapapa and traditions within our BDO whānau, and to hear the stories that shape who we are, and what makes us unique and special.

A heartfelt thank you to our Social Club for supporting the event, and to every staff member who contributed a dish and shared a piece of their cultural identity. The sense of pride, warmth and belonging in the room was uplifting, and a reminder that while we are united as one team, our diversity is one of our greatest strengths.

We were also privileged to welcome Arish Naresh into the whare - a passionate community advocate and member of the Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council, who shared an insightful kōrero on the vital work they do across our region. Arish highlighted the pivotal role the Council plays in fostering inclusion, connection and understanding, whilst touching on some of the Council’s key initiatives and project outcomes.

As a collective, we are so proud of the strong community connection we have built with the Tairāwhiti Multicultural Council since 2018, which includes our ongoing support alongside other local businesses (Emerre & Hathaway Insurance Brokers and Amber Dental), backing the annual Colour Run for Diversity and Inclusion.

On reflection, when we take the time to really listen, learn and connect through one another’s stories, we strengthen not only our workplace, but also the wider community that we are all part of.

BDO Gisborne - proudly living our values of Whānaungatanga and Manaakitanga🫶🌏.

We're proud to support a positive and sustainable future for the generations to come within our Tairāwhiti community 🧡💛

The Sunrise Foundation - Gisborne/Tairawhiti

Earlier this week, Sunrise Foundation had the pleasure of hosting a special evening to thank and acknowledge our incredible funders and sponsors. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together and express our heartfelt appreciation for the support that makes our work possible.

These businesses play a vital role in contributing towards our operating costs, allowing us to focus on growing endowment funds and supporting local groups, causes and communities across the region. As we continue working towards long-term self-sustainability, their backing makes a real and lasting difference.

We also acknowledge Trust Tairāwhiti, whose funding support has now come to an end. Since our inception in 2014, their contribution has been instrumental in helping us grow and establish strong foundations. We are deeply grateful for their support over many years.

If you can, please support the businesses and organisations who support our community. Their commitment helps ensure local giving continues to make a meaningful impact, now and for generations to come.