Annual report design for iwi, trusts and Māori organisations
An annual report is more than a set of accounts. For many iwi and trusts it is the one document every member receives, the record of a year’s mahi (work), and the place uri (descendants) see where their collective is heading. It deserves to be read.
Tohu Studio designs annual reports that make the numbers clear and the story worth turning the page for. We have designed reports for iwi, fisheries companies, Māori authorities and trusts across Tauranga Moana, Te Tai Tokerau and Aotearoa.
Annual reports that tell your story, not just your numbers
We work with:
- Iwi and post-settlement governance entities
- Māori land trusts and incorporations
- Fisheries and commercial entities
- Charitable trusts and community organisations
We make the year easy to follow: the chair’s and chief executive’s reports up front, highlights at a glance, and financial statements laid out so members can find what they need.
What we handle
- Report structure and flow, so the important stories come first
- Layout and typography, in your brand or a fresh look for the year
- Infographics and charts that turn financials and milestones into something people understand
- Photography direction and image selection, including photos of your people and whenua
- Te reo Māori and bilingual layouts, with macrons and kupu checked
- Print management: quotes, paper stock, proofs and delivery
- Digital versions: a web-friendly PDF for your website and email
Our annual report process
We plan backwards from your AGM date, so the week before your AGM is calm:
- Planning kōrero: agree the structure, content list, page count and key dates, about 10–12 weeks before your AGM.
- Design direction: we present the look for the year, with a cover and sample spreads.
- Content in: your team sends reports, photos and the audited financials.
- Layout and proofs: we lay out the full report and work through rounds of changes with you.
- Sign-off and print: final proof, print-ready files and delivery in time for your AGM.
Recent annual reports
- Ngāti Ranginui Annual Report 2024: storytelling and photography celebrating a year of milestones for the iwi.
- Kahukuraariki Trust: annual report alongside the trust’s brand identity.
- Ngāti Ranginui Fisheries Trust: annual reports for 2022, 2023 and 2024.
- Federation of Māori Authorities (FOMA): Annual Report 2022.
Where we work
Our studio is in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, with a base in Te Tai Tokerau near Whangārei. We design annual reports for iwi and organisations across Aotearoa, in person where we can and online when distance calls for it.
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead of our AGM should we start?
The earlier the better. We suggest starting 10–12 weeks before your AGM so there is time for content, proofs and printing. If you are already closer than that, talk to us. We can often still help.
Can you design a bilingual report?
Yes. We lay out reports fully in te reo Māori, fully in English, or side by side, and we take care with macrons and layout so both languages read well.
Can you manage the printing?
Yes. We get quotes, advise on paper and quantities, check proofs and arrange delivery, so your team only deals with us.
Do you write the content?
Your team usually provides the reports and financials. We can help shape the structure, write highlights and captions, and edit for clarity.
Let's Kōrero
Tell us your AGM date and what you need, and we will map out a plan to get your report to members in time for your AGM.
