Earning trust, shaping the future - closing our anniversary series
We close our anniversary video series with Theodora Despotaki, National Manager Communications and Marketing.
Impact
Sep 15, 2025
Celebrating Resilience and Enterprise: The Generator Awards 2025
On Saturday 13 September, more than 200 entrepreneurs, mentors, and community leaders will gather at the Māngere Arts Centre for the annual Generator Awards, which celebrate the achievements of start-ups created by people from low-income backgrounds.
Our People
Aug 18, 2025
Fueling Impact - Innovation, Finance and Real-World Outcomes
Next, in our 10th anniversary video series: these reflections explore our evolution; the systems, people, strategies and change that enable us to deliver support.
Impact
Aug 15, 2025
RIDSAS: Matiu's story
At 15, Matiu was caught in a cycle of absconding, reoffending, and punishment. By shifting the focus from “what’s wrong with you?” to “what do you need?”, our kaimahi built trust, stability, and hope—helping Matiu change the direction of his life.
Our People
Aug 4, 2025
Our people and purpose: 10th anniversary
In these videos, two long-serving kaimahi TeAtuanui Lankshear and Marika Templeman reflect on the growth, culture, and deep connections that have defined their journeys — and the organisation’s.
Our People
Jul 14, 2025
Leading Change and Grounded in Purpose
Hear from Group Chief Executive John Cook, National Director of Services Gemma Bateman and Hope Simonsen, GM Emerge Aotearoa Housing Trust on how far we've come - and where we're heading.
Our People
Jul 2, 2025
Materoa Mar: Celebrating a Decade of Leadership – Farewell and Thank You to a Guardian of Our Kaupapa
In June, we farewelled our long-serving and deeply respected Board Chair, Materoa Mar, who retires after a decade of dedicated service to Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa.
Our Mahi
Jul 1, 2025
Celebrating 10 Years
Today we celebrate 10 years of Ka Puta Ka Ora Emerge Aotearoa. Thank you to every kaimahi, partner, funder, and community who continues to believe in us.
Our Mahi
May 20, 2025
Supporting community-led housing in Hawke's Bay
Emerge Aotearoa Housing Trust is proud to be one of five strategic partners to help deliver more homes in Hawke's Bay.
Our Mahi
May 15, 2025
Multi Systemic Therapy Social Investment Initiative
We are pleased to be working with the Social Investment Agency on new service contracting approaches to achieve genuine positive impacts for families and communities.
Our Mahi
May 13, 2025
International Day of Families: 15 May
This Thursday 15 May is the United Nations International Day of Families.
To mark the occasion, we’re highlighting the awesome mahi of our Whānau services from across the country.
Our Mahi
Apr 14, 2025
Housing Minister visits Kirikiriroa site to announce social housing strategic partnerships
We were delighted to welcome Minister of Housing Hon Chris Bishop and Associate Minister of Housing Hon Tama Potaka to our Ash Street site in Kirikiriroa.
