How ShareIT Helps Pārengarenga Incorporation
12 Years of Partnership.
How ShareIT continues to help Pārengarenga Incorporation manage their Whenua with confidence.
In the Far North (Te Hiku) of Aotearoa New Zealand, where the whenua (land) is rich with history, beauty, and deep cultural connection, sits Pārengarenga Incorporation, a Māori organisation committed to growing their people and communities through operating a world-class sustainable enterprise.
Since 1965, Pārengarenga has brought together landowners with a shared vision: to collectively manage their whenua, build intergenerational wealth, and operate a world-class, sustainable enterprise.
Their purpose is clear:
We are committed to growing our people and communities through a world-class sustinable enterprise… as Kaitaki mō te whenua (guardians of the land), we seek to create intergenerational wealth and properity by nurturing and enhancing the value of our whenua (land), awa (waterways), and ngahere (forest).
We recently spoke with Gillian Harper, who has been with Pārengarenga for many years, about how their share management has evolved and the impact ShareIT, Integral’s share register solution, has had on their mahi (work).
Before ShareIT – Ledger Books and Limitations.
Managing shares hasn’t always been easy.
“Before ShareIT, we were using DOS-based systems that weren’t auditable and allowed for accidental errors,” Gillian recalls. “And before that, it was all ledger books. Before that, the Māori Land Court managed everything.”
For a large Māori incorporation like Pārengarenga, keeping accurate, up-to-date shareholder records is essential, but it can also be time-consuming and difficult with outdated systems.
Why ShareIT was the right fit.
In 2013, Pārengarenga Incorporation knew it was time for a change. They reviewed several systems, but ShareIT quickly stood out.
“We evaluated three different solutions. We needed something auditable, cloud-based, and backed by a team who understood the unique needs of Māori land organisations,” says Gillian.
“When we found ShareIT, it ticked all the boxes.”
Key Reasons why ShareIT was the right choice:
That cultural alignment and purpose-built design made all the difference.
A decade-long partnership built on trust.
From the start, Pārengarenga Incorporation appreciated the Integral team’s hands-on support.
“I’ve worked with Anthony Ham since we first engaged with Integral in 2013,” Gillian shares.
“His knowledge of ShareIT and his customer service have been excellent. Nearly 13 years on, we’re still very happy with the decision we made.”
This wasn’t just a one-time implementation; it was the start of an ongoing relationship based on shared values and mutual respect.
ShareIT in Action
Supporting the Day-to-Day Mahi
Today, ShareIT is integral to the daily mahi at Pārengarenga Incorporation, helping Gillian and her team streamline their work.
“I use it every day to update shareholder information, transfer shares, respond to queries, and provide accurate records to the Māori Land Court,” says Gillian.
Key tasks made easier with ShareIT:
- Update shareholder details – Keep contact information up to date
- Transfer shares – Simplify the movement of shares and successions
- Respond to the Māori Land Court – Quick access to accurate, up-to-date data
“It’s made our shareholder experience smoother. There’s one source of truth for all contact information, and it makes communicating with whānau so much easier.”
Transparency with Shareholders and Auditors.
One of Gillian’s favourite features of ShareIT is how it supports full transparency, both for shareholders and auditors.
“I can sit down with a shareholder, open my laptop, plug it into a screen in our meeting room, and walk them through the information we have on file; everything is right there in front of them,” she says. “It builds trust.”
With ShareIT, transparency is made simple:
- Real-time access – Easily show shareholders their records during meetings.
- Document uploads – Attach supporting documents directly to each profile
- Audit-ready reports – Generate and verify share movements quickly at year-end
- Supports annual reporting – Auditors’ findings are traceable and included in shareholder updates.
“At the end of the financial year, we generate share movement reports. The auditors review the data and supporting documents in our office, and we include their findings in our Annual Report.”
Having a system that promotes both openness and accountability has been a game-changer for Pārengarenga Incorporation.
ShareIT is great for Māori Landowners
“It’s an auditable, online solution, backed by a team who understands the needs of Māori incorporations. It’s stable, reliable, and the customer service is excellent,” says Gillian.
And she’s not keeping it to herself. Gillian often recommends ShareIT to other Māori land trusts and incorporations and even shares live demos.
“I’ve shown staff at the Māori Land Court in Whangārei how it works. When I talk to other trusts, I share what we’ve experienced, while always protecting shareholder data, of course.”
Looking Ahead
Over the years, ShareIT has grown into a trusted solution for incorporations, trusts, and organisations that need a secure and reliable way to manage their share register information.
For Pārengarenga Incorporation, ShareIT is more than just software. It is a tool that supports their vision for intergenerational prosperity, helping their team manage their whenua with care, clarity, and accountability.
To Gillian and the team at Pārengarenga, ka nui te mihi maioha for your trust, partnership, and commitment over the past 12 years. We’re proud to have played a part in your journey.
Interested in How ShareIT Could Support Your Incorporation or Trust?
We’d love to talk.
Whether you’re managing Māori land, a trust, an incorporation, retirement investments, or other shareholder records, ShareIT can help keep your information safe, secure, and well managed.
Backed by a team that understands the importance of accuracy, accountability, and long-term care, ShareIT gives you the confidence to manage your records with clarity.
