2026 Dates: 04 – 08 May 2026

• The program is run at the Harvard Business School (over 5 days) in Boston, USA. 

• The five days combines several business concepts and Harvard business papers into an indigenous focused executive education program. 

• You will be fully emersed into the Harvard Business school with many other executives and business leaders from First Nation Communities from Canada and the US. 

• There is preparation required with case studies, model considerations, and self-reflection which participants need to complete. 

• The program cost is heavily subsidised by Harvard and AFOA to support participants from Aotearoa. This cost in 2026 will be no less than CAD$4,950.

• Participants must be able to pay for their own travel, accommodation, and amenities to arrive and return from Harvard. While attending the program the Harvard fee covers food and accommodation.

• Whakapapa Māori.

• Active full member, associate member or partner of TPTT in recent years (5 years).

• Actively engaged in Te Ao Māori whether in mahi or whanau, hapu, iwi life.

• Works within or involved in decision making for the sectors of accounting, finance, business and investment (or an associated industry).

• Degree level or higher tertiary education (due to program content).

• Can commit to the costs, including any requests for deposits, related to attending the program in the USA including the Harvard tuition, all travel, accommodation and all incidentals. 

By connecting Māori leaders with international peers in Canada and the USA, the Harvard Program builds an intergenerational bridge of knowledge. Graduates return with sharpened governance skills, strengthened global networks, and a renewed focus on applying indigenous values to modern business challenges.

Applicants are required to provide a written statement or letter to the Executive outlining their details, affiliation to TPTT, experience and support of TPTT, work experience and qualifications within the appropriate professions, and work within Te Ao Māori. The applicant may also add their reasons for applying, ability to meet financial requirements of the program, and how this program may enhance their future. As a guideline, these application letters should be no more than 1,000 words and can include endorsements from others. Applications close Friday 28 November 2025. 

General Conditions

1. The TPTT Executive reserves the right to allocate or reduce seats provided without the need to consult members. 

2. The TPTT Executive reserves the right to accept or reject any application without prejudice or the need to provide reason or explanation to the applicant. The Executive may however provide rationale for the applicant where possible. 

3. Applications must be received no later than Friday 28 November 2025.