26 Facts About Matthew Tukaki

Matthew Tamahae Tukaki was born on 10 August 1974 and is a New Zealand businessman.

Matthew Tukaki attended St Patrick's College, Silverstream in Wellington, New Zealand.

Matthew Tukaki was the United Nations Global Compact's Australian Representative from 2010 to November 2013.

Matthew Tukaki led Australia's business delegation to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012.

Matthew Tukaki became a member of the board of the United Nations Global Compact in May 2013.

Matthew Tukaki was the first person to be elected as Australian representative, and the first person to be appointed by the secretary general in the role of LN Representative on the governing board of the UNGC.

Matthew Tukaki has been active in his support for business and industry to play a larger role when it comes to sustainable development and the United Nations Post 2015 Agenda.

Matthew Tukaki retired from his United Nations Global Compact roles in November 2013.

Matthew Tukaki denied press reports that he was asked to resign due to "an alleged serious breach of Director's Duties".

In February 2014, Matthew Tukaki announced the formation of a global initiative to be known as EntreHub.

In 2016, Matthew Tukaki joined 2UE Talking Lifestyle network as co-host of the "Talking Lifestyle; Second Career" radio show.

Matthew Tukaki became a solo host in December 2016 when the network undertook a programme change.

Matthew Tukaki said publicly he did not want to make the transition.

In November 2017, Matthew Tukaki was appointed executive chairman of the National Maori Authority, Nga Ngaru Rautahi O Aotearoa.

Matthew Tukaki was then appointed Executive Director of the Council.

Matthew Tukaki was not re-elected to the Auckland District Council in the 2021 triennial election and became ineligible to continue as Executive Director.

Matthew Tukaki continued to operate in the role for some months as he challenged the result in the High Court over apparent irregularities in the election, however he was unsuccessful, with the Court recommending the allegations be instead dealt with by the Maori Council's own processes.

Matthew Tukaki has been involved in a large number of public, social, and economic policy areas across the Maori world.

Matthew Tukaki is Chair of the New Zealand Ministry of Health's Maori Health Monitoring Group and leads the negotiations into radio spectrum on behalf of Maori with the Crown.

On 29 September 2021, Matthew Tukaki was joined by New Zealand Minister for Children, Kelvin Davis, for the release of the report into the child protection system, called Kahu Aroha.

Software business patents dispute: In 2003, Matthew Tukaki courted controversy and widespread support when he joined with Senator John Tierney in what was described as a battle of common sense with American company DE Technologies.

Employment and the Global Financial Crisis: At the height of the Global Financial Crisis, Matthew Tukaki was cautious in his assessment of what the impacts would be on jobs and employment, particularly in Australia.

Role in suicide prevention and mental health: After joining the Board of Suicide Prevention Australia in 2010, Matthew Tukaki played an active role in the restructuring of the organisation as it developed a new strategy to halve suicide in Australia within a decade.

Matthew Tukaki chaired the initial meetings that led to the formation of Australia's first coalition to undertake that task and has chaired the annual Life Awards since 2010 that acknowledge the contribution of individuals and organisations in the community who are actively working towards reducing stigma, providing support and prevention projects.

Matthew Tukaki has been heavily associated with business and anti-corruption, telling Radio Australia in 2012 that "There is this false understanding that in order to win a contract in a foreign country, particularly in Asia and the subcontinent, or to do business, you somehow have to pay a bribe".

Matthew Tukaki is well known for his work when it comes to change management in both the private and public sectors as well as his view around the connection between sustainable development, business, and industry.