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It is with great sadness that the Trustees of Ākina, and our Chief Executive Officer advise that The Ākina Foundation will cease trading on 30 April 2025. This is a bittersweet moment, however we feel much pride in the achievements of our mighty social enterprise.
Read MoreĀkina stands in solidarity with the Trans, Takatāpui, MVPFAFF+, LGBTQIA+, and rainbow community - not just in the wake of recent events at Auckland Pride, but everyday.
Read MoreĀkina is proud to be re-certified Climate Positive Business Operations with Ekos. We have measured and offset 120% of our carbon footprint for 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024 with certified carbon credits.
Read MoreOur clients and partners create impact in such diverse ways - that it can be hard to explain what exactly Ākina does! To help demystify Ākina, we want to introduce you to our services and ways you can work with us.
Read MoreThe Ākina Foundation has made a submission for the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. Ākina believes the bill should be abandoned.
Read MoreA lack of clarity around the future of social investment funding and mechanics has led to a significant amount of angst in the social services sector this year.
Read MoreĀkina is excited to share the 2024 Good Gift Guide. This holiday season, let your gift-giving do more than bring joy, let it create a positive impact for people, communities, and the environment.
Read MoreĀkina stands in support of the dissent and concern about the Treaty Principles Bill and gives its tautoko to the most recent report from the Waitangi Tribunal that if this Bill is passed "it would be the worst, most comprehensive breach of the Treaty / te Tiriti in modern times".
Read MoreĀkina is humbled to have received the Social Impact Award of the 2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year New Zealand awards.
Read MoreĀkina Chief Executive, Nicola Nation, was proud to represent at the Tourism Industry Aotearoa summit, which focused on Visitor Experience (VX) in a changing world.
Read MoreI tērā Rāhina, te Tumu Whakarae o Ākina, a Nicola Nation, i haere ia ki Ōtautahi ki te Whakamanawa 2024. I kōrero ia i runga i te kōrererero ki ‘Social Investment’. He tona whakaaroa ēnei…
Read MoreGovernment has opportunity to set the tone of its social investment policy by addressing Oranga Tamariki funding issues
Read MoreĀkina Senior Consultant, Nick Douglas recently joined a panel at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, for the MGMT 211 class on “Sustainability and the SDGs in Business,” discussing the pivotal role of social enterprise in building a sustainable future.
Read MoreWith the re-emergence of Governmental focus on Social Investment, many organisations are feeling pressured to enter a rapid but in some cases reductive process of calculating their Social Return on Investment or SROI.
Read MoreThe Ākina Foundation wishes to acknowledge and pay tribute to the passing of Kīngi Tūheitia and extends its respects to Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po on her succession.
Read MoreĀkina stands in solidarity with Ngāti Toa, and in opposition to the proposed repeal of section 7aa of the Oranga Tamariki act.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, 24 July 2024, Ākina brought together a roomful of passionate advocates for social change at the launch of its Social Investment White Paper.
Read MoreThe Ākina Foundation has provided feedback for New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) to consider.
Read MoreĀkina Board Chair, Te Pūoho Katene was interviewed by Waatea news, on the release of Ākina social investment white paper.
Read MoreSocial investment offers significant long-term opportunities while addressing key societal issues such as poverty, education, health, and environmental sustainability.
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