We have developed a set of guiding principles which we use to inform our decision making, actions and funding approaches.
These include a focus on equity, working in partnership, being flexible and future focussed and taking a place-based approach. These principles also recognise the need to retain a sustainable Investment based in perpetuity.
Our Values Ngā Mātāpono
Respect - Manaakitanga
We will demonstrate our respect for our community by understanding the diversity of people and views. We will show our respect and trust in the people we work alongside by being compassionate, sincere and loyal.
Integrity - Tikanga
We will demonstrate our integrity by being impartial, transparent, honest, authentic, fair and by having sound ethics.
Approachable - Whanaungatanga
We will work together with our community and build relationships through shared experiences. We will be accessible, inclusive, friendly, available and connected.
Proactive - Tūhonohono
We will keep an open mind and look forward to the future and support innovation so that our community can take the initiative and take advantage of opportunities. We will recognise the intergenerational nature of the Trust.
Connected - Kotahitanga
We will be connected to our community by keeping it at the heart of all that we do. We are committed to collaborating and working together in partnership with our community.
Guardianship - Kaitiakitanga
We recognise our responsibility for enduring guardianship of Trust resources and will use our combined wisdom to make prudent decisions so that we can continue to support our community. We will recognise our role in supporting a sustainable community where everyone can thrive, both now and into the future.
Guiding Principals - Whanonga Pono
Place-based
A one size fits all approach does not work for all our communities. We understand the differences and we will aim to work with communities to develop approaches which respect and value the uniqueness of place.
Sustainable Investment base
As kaitiaki (guardians) of the investment fund for the people of our rohe (area) a balanced approach between support provided to the community and growing and then maintaining the investment fund in perpetuity will be taken.
Partnership
We will continue to strengthen partnerships with stakeholders, agencies, and communities, working together for collective action for greater impact.
Listening, Learning, Improving
We will continue to listen to learn; gather insights; and adapt our approach so we can continue to build our knowledge and mature our approach for positive impact. We will share our learnings and insights to help others in our community.
Flexibility
As an agent of change we will work flexibly to champion and support our communities' needs and aspirations. Our ways of working will be responsive to the changing needs of our communities.
Equity
We will support initiatives that work to reduce inequality and remove barriers which prevent communities from reaching their potential.
Priority populations include: Māori, Pasifika, migrant, rangatahi (youth), people with a disability, rainbow and older populations.
Future focussed
We will make sure that the Trust and our communities have the capacity, resources, and resilience to take advantage of future opportunities and adapt to challenges. We will consider how our funding and investment portfolio changes to achieve this over time to help communities prepare for the future.