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Rangatahi Opportunity-October 2021-Panui

Kia ora tātou katoa,Thank you for attending our Virtual Kick-off Event - your support and feedback has been so invaluable to us! Our Youth Innovators are excited to be working with such a diverse range of passionate collaborators.Due to the Waikato Region being placed under the COVID-19 Alert Level 3 setting - as with most of you - we have had to move all of our operations to the virtual world....

Waikato Wellbeing Project-September 2021 Update

E aku iti, e aku rahi, tēnā koutouThe re-emergence of COVID-19 has once again put a spotlight on our wellbeing – physically, socially, financially and emotionally. So like our communities, we’ve had to adapt to the uncertainty of lockdowns and have been fortunate to be able to utilise digital tools and technology to continue our mahi for the Waikato Wellbeing Project. Read on to find out more!Kaitiaki Advisory BoardOur Kaitiaki Advisory Board met for the first time on 2...

Co-chairs appointed to Waikato Wellbeing Advisory Board

Community leaders Delwyn Abraham and Mike Rolton have been appointed co-chairs of the Waikato Wellbeing Project (WWP) Kaitiaki Advisory Board. Harvey Brookes, WWP Executive Director, said Delwyn and Mike’s appointment provides fresh perspectives and an extraordinary depth of experience to ensure the WWP delivers on the expectations of our communities.Delwyn, of Waikato-Maniapoto, Ngāti Whātua and Ngā Puhi descent, was endorsed by Waikato-Tainui. She has a wealth of experience in b...

Waikato Wellbeing Project-July 2021 Update

Mānawatia te mātahi o te tau! Mānawatia a Matariki!Matariki is a special occasion in Aotearoa New Zealand as it marks the start of the Māori New Year. Signified by the Matariki cluster of stars reappearing in our night sky, this is a time of celebration and reflection.In keeping with this time of Matariki, we’re excited to provide an update on our key workstreams, Advisory Board, our operating model and our first major initiative launch - the Waikato Rangatahi...

Innovators, Design Thinkers wanted for Youth Initiative

The Waikato Wellbeing Project (WWP) is calling for innovators, data scientists and creative design thinkers to help it in its mission to enable equitable outcomes for rangatahi/youth.Expressions of interest are being sought from rangatahi or anyone with experience working directly with young people to form a core team responsible for progressing the WWP youth opportunity.Harvey Brookes, WWP Executive Director, said the youth opportunity is about uncovering root causes and insights that fundament...

Waikato Wellbeing Project-May 2021 Update

Tēnā koutou katoaWe’re continuing to make progress across all the key project components which were identified for the first half of 2021: governance, operating model, SDG workstreams and communications. A couple of these have now reached key milestones, which are summarised below.GovernancePutting a governance group in place is a key foundation step for the Waikato Wellbeing Project, ensuring that we have the oversight, support and accountability to succeed. Our governance structure will be...

Waikato Wellbeing Project - March 2021 Update

Tēnā koutou katoaWith the guidance of our establishment advisory group, Pou Tiaki, we’re continuing to make progress on our operating model and are working towards putting our advisory board in place. At the same time, I’ve been getting out and connecting with manu taki and key stakeholders across the region to understand their wellbeing journey and assess what support the project could offer. The Waikato Wellbeing Project is all about supporting and amplifying the voice of the commun...

Waikato Wellbeing Project-February 2021 Update

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā kārangaranga maha o te wā,tēnā koutou katoa.He mihi ki a koutou, ngā manutaki o te kaupapa nei,otirā ngā pou o ngā hapori o Waikato.Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi...

Harvey Brookes-New Lead of Waikato Wellbeing Project

An expert in economic development, strategy and stakeholder relationships will help the Waikato work towards targets for a greener, healthier region with higher living standards for all....

A Unique Regional Leadership Role to Lift Environmental, Economic and Social Wellbeing

We are looking for a talented and dynamic Executive Director to set up and lead the next phase of the flagship Waikato Wellbeing Project. The Project has worked with communities to set SMART wellbeing targets for the region based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Launched by the Prime Minister in February, it's time now to go all out to achieve the targets for a greener, healthier society with higher living standards and wellbeing for all. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a st...