New Governance Appointments for TainuiGroup Holdings

Te Arataura, the executive committee of Waikato-Tainui, has confirmed the appointment
of Craig Barrett (Ngaati Paretekawa) as Chair of Tainui Group Holdings Limited and Leesah
Murray (Ngaati Maniapoto, Ngaati Tuuwharetoa) as a Director.

Te Arataura Chair Tukoroirangi Morgan says the appointments bring complementary
experience to support TGH’s responsibility to grow and protect the iwi’s commercial
assets and deliver sustainable returns for Waikato-Tainui.

“Craig brings financial and commercial expertise, a deep understanding of TGH and
strong connections to our marae and iwi. Leesah brings leadership experience across iwi
economic development and public institutions. Together, they will strengthen the board’s
ability to deliver on the iwi’s long-term aspirations,” says Tuku.

Craig says it’s an honour to serve Waikato-Tainui as Chair of its commercial arm. “TGH
carries an important responsibility for our people. Our decisions today must build a
stronger financial foundation for our iwi and create opportunities for those who follow us.

Craig is a chartered accountant with more than 20 years’ governance experience, and has
been a TGH Director since February 2024.He chairs the Group Audit and Risk Committee.
Before joining the board, he served for three years on the Group Investment Committee.

He also chairs Mangatoatoa Paa and holds governance roles across commercial, iwi and
community organisations.