Investing in South Waikato’s Future, Together

Our Vision

Growing Together,

Growing Stronger.

We envision a thriving South Waikato—where our people, communities, and organisations are empowered to reach their full potential, now and for generations to come.

Our Mission

We invest in opportunities that strengthen South Waikato, enhance our community’s intergenerational wellbeing, and unlock local potential.

As kaitiaki of our community’s endowment fund, we are focused on long-term impact through funding, partnerships, and capability building.

SWIFT's Purpose

We exist to promote and support the regeneration, development, and long-term enhancement of South Waikato—especially in areas of social and economic deprivation.

Our role is to act as a growth catalyst, helping to create the jobs, skills, and opportunities that will see our region thrive.

We do this by funding and supporting initiatives across:

Educational Initiatives

Identifying, creating, funding and/or promoting educational opportunities.

Employment Opportunities

Maintain and creating employment opportunities within areas of social and economic deprivation.

Economic Regeneration & Development

Identifying, creating, funding and/or promoting opportunities for new business and investment, and the maintenance and expansion of existing business and investment in, and/or for the benefit of the areas of social and economic deprivation.

Supporting People in Need

Identifying, creating, funding and/or promoting the provision of services to, or other assistance for people of the South Waikato district who are impoverished, aged and/or suffering genuine hardship.

Services, Infrastructure and Other Amenities

Identifying, creating, funding and/or enhancement of public services, infrastructure, and amenities provided they augment rather than replace the role of the South Waikato District Council.