
ADVOCAcyKŌKIRI
A Voice for Change
The Waikato Plan provides a regional context to support robust decision making. We enable reach into our rohe / region, to enact wellbeing efforts and guide meaningful investments.
A key part of our role is to broker localised connections to achieve central government strategies, accelerate local uptake and build impactful relationships through advocacy and facilitation.
Advocacy and facilitation work
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Reported on Waikato Socio-Economic Deprivation
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Supported Waikato Economic Development Plan.
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Brokered community connections for the Waikato DHB’s Virtual Health Care Strategy Refresh.
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Commissioned work to identify opportunities to align the administration of consent processes across the region.
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Facilitated connections to enable the Waikato Region Māori Economic Action Plan.
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Supported the NZ Police and Waikato DHB to achieve multi-year funding to assist work to reduce drug harm in the region.
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Established the Waikato Plan Leadership Committee, securing iwi and community representation.
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Increased connectivity and collaboration with central government.
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Undertook evidence-based research through a Regional Housing Stocktake and Youth Initiative Stocktake.
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Advocated for the regional expansion of the Secondary School Employer Partnership programme.
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Established working parties across priority work streams – youth, mental health and housing.