Investing in South Waikato’s Future, Together

Our Vision

Growing Together,

Growing Stronger.

SWIFT is a community owned intergenerational trust dedicated to generating community and economic outcomes in the South Waikato.

Our Mission

To generate community and economic outcomes for the South Waikato.

As kaitiaki of a fund that belongs to this district, we invest carefully, we back what matters, and we stay connected to the people and places we serve.

We fund education pathways, employment opportunities, business capability, and community connection — because when South Waikato thrives, everyone benefits.

SWIFT's Purpose

SWIFT exists to promote and support the regeneration, development, and long-term enhancement of South Waikato — including areas of social and economic deprivation — on an ongoing and enduring basis, for the benefit of the people and communities of this district.

We do this by funding and supporting initiatives across these purposes as defined in our Trust Deed:

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.