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It is the water that helps the surrounding environment to thrive. Like a river, our programmes, our initiatives, and our funding streams need to be closely monitored and observed. We are continuously reviewing what we do to ensure that we are doing the best we can to support whānau.
A report on our Wave 16 social investment round found thousands of whānau Māori in Te Waipounamu are thriving as a result of direct commissioning by Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu.
The evaluation by Christchurch-based Ihi Research, examined both the social impact of the Wave 16 direct whānau commissioning and, in partnership with Professor Paul Dalziel and Distinguished Professor Caroline Saunders, co-directors of the Agribusiness & Economics Research Unit (AERU) at Lincoln University, also measured the impact of commissioning to determine a return on investment (ROI).
Dr Catherine Leonard, Director at Ihi Research, described Wave investment in capability as “turning the dial for whānau” and said the results indicated sustained positive change in the lives of whānau in Te Waipounamu.
“It emphasises, too, the need to value outcomes that are valued by Māori – the right of whānau to strive and thrive on their terms based on their own notions of wellbeing and success.”
Our annual reports document our activities and finances in the previous financial years.
Annual Report 21-22 Annual Report 20-21 Annual Report 19-20 Annual Report 18-19 Annual Report 16-17
