With the conclusion of The Impact Initiative and the delivery of 15 recommendations to the Government, Ākina CEO Louise Aitken takes a look at what next for social enterprise and impact in Aotearoa.
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Covering the impact of Ākina for the 2019/20 financial year, this report includes the Ākina theory of change and a wide range of case studies that bring to life our work across impact consulting, capability building, procurement and investment services and projects.
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Social Procurement Advisor Julie Youngman takes a look at which of our Fwd certified suppliers can help with your Christmas shopping this year – whether that’s presents, food, DIY or your holiday wardrobe there a lots of impact driven businesses out there that deserve your Christmas dollar.
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The recipients of this year’s programme funding are a range of impressively innovative kiwi businesses. With $250,000 in programme funding up for grabs the Impact Investment Readiness Programme is a great chance to impact-driven businesses to access the support they need to raise investment.
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The Ākina team say nau mai, haere mai to Ben Kepes – who steps into the role of Ākina Board Chair this month, taking over from Sophie Haslem, at the conclusion of her six year term on the Board.
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Over the next few months we have lots of support opportunities for social enterprises and impact-driven businesses. Here’s a summary of everything happening now or coming up in August and September, so you can mark your calendars, or share with someone you know!
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The Ākina-run Impact Investment Readiness Programme is back for a fourth year of supporting impact-driven businesses to grow, with applications now open. Programme partners Kiwibank, The Tindall Foundation and WEL Energy Trust have all contributed to the total funding pool.
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What is social shifters? Kareena Harris shares some info about a trial of a new online platform targeted to businesses looking to develop their positive impact.
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The Covid-19 economic crisis presents a huge opportunity to do things differently. This Ākina think piece takes a look at how New Zealand could build an economy centred around positive impact, and how enterprises can be supported to start well, run well, buy well and invest well.
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Guy Redding takes a look at Covid-19 Alert Level 3, and what social enterprises might need to consider in order to get back to business.
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With the Covid-19 outbreak and the anticipated economic slowdown the Government’s often referenced ‘rainy day’ is here. Ākina CEO Louise Aitken takes a look at why impact delivered through enterprise is more important than ever.
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The Ministry for the Environment is proposing to increase the levy on waste sent to your local landfill, as well as expanding the levy to other landfills like industrial waste landfills. Send the Ministry your own submission by the 3rd February deadline!
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Ākina recently became climate positive accredited thanks to working with ekos. But what does climate positive mean anyway? And, what’s involved in going carbon neutral?
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As the silly season starts to ramp-up, Ākina social procurement advisor Julie Youngman takes a look at some festive social enterprise suppliers from the fwd: marketplace.
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The Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill recently passed into law. Ākina CE Louise Aitken reflects on how this milestone marks the start of a renewed journey.
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Hélène Malandain, Social Enterprise World Forum Board Chair, was at Addis Ababa in Ethiopia in October to hand over the waka that began its journey in Christchurch in 2017. Here’s her opening address from the forum.
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After receiving more than 150 applications, the recipients of the Impact Investment Readiness Grants programme have been announced.
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The full text of our submission to the Financial Markets Authority, which was made on October 11 2019.
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Thanks to Rotary Club of Newmarket and Rotary Club of Wellington three North Island social enterprises have been awarded cash prizes as part of the annual Kick-Start Awards.
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