Enabling others
We enable the people of Tairāwhiti by grant funding initiatives and facilities that contribute to positive wellbeing outcomes for the region.
The Trust’s strategic plan, Te aka rautaki ki te tau 2029, sets the direction for how we invest, partner and deliver lasting, intergenerational benefits for the people and communities of Tairāwhiti.
It is grounded in our Trust Deed, guided by our wellbeing framework He Rangitapu He Tohu Ora, and shaped by our long-term vision for the region.
Trustees adopted the refreshed strategy in 2024, setting the organisation’s direction through to 2029. The strategic priorities respond to the changing needs of our communities, businesses and economy while remaining focused on delivering long-term regional outcomes.
We will achieve these priorities primarily by enabling others through funding, strategic partnerships and investment in opportunities that deliver transformational outcomes for Tairāwhiti.
Alongside our investment role, the Trust leads and delivers projects and programmes that sit beneath our focus areas, particularly in its role as the Regional Tourism Organisation and Economic Development Agency.
Trust Deed: Our foundation as the Trust
Our purpose:
- Preserve capital for future generations
- Provide for beneficiaries
Te wawata mātāmua
Our vision
Our vision is an aspiration for the communities of Tairāwhiti.
Our people, whānau, and communities of Tairāwhiti are able to live the lives we value in ways that matter to us. Together we will transform Tairāwhiti into a place of…
Te Mana – Shared Pride; where culture connects, relationships empower and nature thrives.
Te Ihi – Shared Prosperity; where people flourish, businesses grow.
Te Wehi – Shared Opportunity; where children dream, communities unite and futures inspire.
As the sun rises over Tairāwhiti, you’ll find our people where they are needed most.
At the heart of our communities on this journey of transformation.
Kaitiaki of precious taonga. Shared for generations to come.
We are Trust Tairāwhiti
Te whakairo matua
The way we work
Investing
All Trust direct investments in economic growth opportunities are guided by our wellbeing framework.
Delivering
The Trust delivers a range of targeted operations for the wellbeing of Tairāwhiti. This includes our work as Economic Development Agency, Regional Tourism Organisation and meeting our obligations under the Trust Deed.
He Rangitapu He Tohu Ora
Desired outcomes for 2073
The principles and aspirational outcomes that guide the way we work and priorities.
Waharoa
Our waharoa provides the guiding principles that inform all our decision making.
In partnering with the Trust, we encourage you to step through our waharoa. It is always open to anyone who aspires to benefit the people of Tairāwhiti.
Ngā Taahu
Tairāwhiti upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mana whenua partnerships are maintained with integrity.
Ngā Pou
This pou focuses on all people, whānau and communities of Tairāwhiti having unhindered access to support and opportunities that enhance their wellbeing. It’s about shared wellbeing for all people.
Ngā Pou
This is about being good ancestors and our obligations to future generations. Children and young people have a better set of opportunities than the current generation.
Muka
Our muka represent wellbeing outcomes that are aspirational. They are inter-dependent and when woven together, create a dynamic and enduring vision that we have for regional wellbeing.
Our strategic focus
Our five-year strategic plan identifies our strategic focus areas for the region.
