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Restrictions in New Zealand’s legal structures are holding back impact-driven business says a new report, enabled by the Law Foundation and released as part of the Social Enterprise Sector Development Programme, a partnership between Ākina and the New Zealand Government.
Read MoreĀkina CEO Louise Aitken takes a moment to reflect on three things that are key to making change this year. How can your organisation keep positive social and environmental impact at the heart of everything you do?
On October 31st Social Procurement took a leap forward at an event in Auckland with the official launch of New Zealand’s first online social procurement platform.
Te Puoho (Ngāti Toarangatira, Ngāti Whātua) brings fresh thought and perspective to Ākina governance and its mission to grow the social enterprise sector in New Zealand.
Read MoreNew Zealand gains another voice on the world stage following this week’s announcement that the Impact Investing National Advisory Board Aotearoa New Zealand will become a member of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing.
Read MoreThe concept of social enterprise can be confusing. Our CEO Louise Aitken reflects on what it means to be a social enterprise, and why Akina operates with a ‘working definition’.
Read MoreFollowing a four month co-design period, the team at Ākina are truly excited to be kicking off a three year programme of work to grow the social enterprise sector across New Zealand, starting with the launch of a brand new online platform: The Impact Initiative.
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