From taxes to long-term strategy, Ake provides the tools, support and insights you need for sustainable success.

Your partner for a 

thriving future

Nau mai, hāere mai.

Welcome

to Ake.

Guided by the meaning of Ake - ‘forever upwards’, We partner with motivated businesses and mission-driven organisations to unlock potential, overcome challenges, and pursue meaningful opportunities.

Whether you're starting a new venture, aiming for business growth, or looking to create lasting generational impact, we partner with you to align your financial management with your vision and goals.

If you have bold growth or business aspirations and are ready to bring the energy to the table, we’ll empower you with the tools, insights, and support to make them a reality. We guarantee measurable gains to your financial, time and mind freedom.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, we’re proud to be recognised for delivering outstanding results for our clients.

Packages to suit every stage

unlock

real results

Ake’s Packages provide the expert advice, action plans, and ongoing support you need to start working right now towards your goals.

From business startups seeking essential planning tools and regular check-ins, Māori Land Trusts looking for best-practice compliance and growth roadmaps, or established organisations needing advanced financial reporting, Ake has customised packages to suit.

What our clients say

  • "Accountants who genuinely care and bring skill and dedication to the table"

    We couldn’t be more grateful for the expertise and support we have received from Matt, Maia and the team at Ake while Business Planning. They took time to understand the needs of our Roofing business and helped us develop a strategy that is realistic and growth focused, and tailored to our needs.

    If you’re looking for accountants who genuinely care and bring both skill and dedication to the table, we highly recommend the team at Ake. We look forward to continuing our partnership with them!

    -Shimon Dickey

  • "Outstanding support"

    “Matt and the team at Ake have provided me with outstanding support ever since moving back from the UK and starting a new business here in NZ. Their professionalism and attention to detail are what impress the most. Can't recommend them enough.”

    - Bobby Mules, BM Networks

  • "Highly recommend"

    Ake do my personal accounts plus the accounts of four separate entities that I am or have been involved with. All of these entities are Māori organisations with complex needs that require specialist accounting care. Ake have been easy to work with, prompt with their responses and clear with their communication. I highly recommend them to all of my friends and family looking for a great accountant and someone who they can trust.”

    -Kylie Smallman, General Manager, Ngāti Pūkenga Investments, Ngā Hua o Ngāti Pūkenga, Co-chair, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pūkenga ki Tauranga Trust

  • “Ake helps you recognise the future you want for your business, and draws the path to get there"

    Matt is an advisor that genuinely cares for your business and its growth. Business Planning with Ake helps you recognise the future you want for your business, and draws the path to get there. I like that Ake account for your personal goals as well as your business goals.

    - Sian Dunster, Kiwiaz Trailers & General Engineering

More testimonials

What we do

Go further, do more and unlock a

thriving

future.

When you partner with Ake, you’re gaining access to a whole range of services that can help you secure a prosperous future for your business, whānau and community.

With our ongoing support, we’ll equip you with the smart tech, tools and expert advice you need to grow wealth, optimise taxes, and plan for long-term success. Ake also provides specialised services for Māori Trusts and Marae, focusing on best-practice compliance and strategies to unlock the potential of your assets and whenua..

Who we are

How we work

with you.

Values-Driven Partnerships. Lasting Success.

At Ake, our core values underpin everything we do. Prioiritising strong, trusted relationships, we seek to understand your unique journey — where you’ve come from, and the future you’re working towards. We’ll work collaboratively to develop practical, tailored strategies that align with your vision, providing the ongoing support you need to thrive today and long into the future.

  • Core Value - Trust

    Building strong relationships with our clients.

  • Core Value - Excellence

    Committing to excellence in everything we do.

  • Core Value - Impact

    Creating generational change for our clients.

  • Core Value - Nurture

    Breathing the mana into manaaki.

  • Core Value - Balance

    Achieving our goals while enjoying life.

Xero training Whakatane and Tauranga

Work smarter

(not harder) with the right tools for the job.

We make it our business to be up to date with the latest business tools, supporting our clients to run more efficient, more profitable businesses - and take back their precious time for the important stuff.

Ake is a Xero Platinum Champion Partner, meaning we’ve been certified by Xero as holding expert-level knowledge in New Zealand’s favourite small business accounting software. We’ll get you set up and can train you (and your team) in to get the most out of Xero.

Proud

to support our

community

Ake is proud to lend its support to local clubs, sports teams, and organisations that promote hauora and encourage our rangatahi to unlock their potential. For sponsorship enquiries, please email kiaora@akeaccounting.co.nz

Sponsors of: Poroporo Women’s Rugby, Rotorua Boys’ High School 1st XV, Trident High School Netball, Waimana Men’s Rugby Team, Te Teko Rugby Club, Ruatoki Women’s Rugby

Book your

introduction call

Choose a time to have a kōrero with us.

Don’t worry if you’re not entirely sure what services you require at this stage. We can talk through your situation, business or organisation and its needs. If it seems like Ake might be a good match, we’ll organise a time to come into our office to meet over a coffee.

Need to talk asap? Call us now