We back decisions with data
Every investment, every partnership, every dollar we steward is guided by evidence and purpose.
Growing Together, Growing Stronger
SWIFT is a community-owned intergenerational trust dedicated to generating community and economic outcomes in the South Waikato.
Our research, evaluation, and strategy work ensure we stay grounded in what works and transparent in how we decide.
Each year, our operational work plan details how we deliver on these objectives.
From fund to force for change
SWIFT has grown from an economic development fund into a charitable trust grounded in evidence and impact. We measure success not just in dollars distributed, but in lives changed and opportunities created across the South Waikato.
Research & Insights
Learning what works
We back decisions with robust research. Explore our latest insights, from district stocktakes to workforce strategies, and see how we measure impact using our evidence-led framework.
Impact & Benchmarking
SWIFT fund at a glance
We maintain the real value of our capital, benchmarked against the NZ Consumer PriceIndex. Our impact is measured not just in dollars distributed, but in lives changed and opportunities created.
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Governance & Policies
SWIFT is committed to transparency and good governance.
Explore our policies, trust deed, and investment objectives. Each page begins with a whakataukī or one-liner connecting strategy to purpose.
He waka eke noa–we’re all in this together.
Supporting South Waikato, Together
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Contact
Pūkenga Rau
34 Chambers Street
Tokoroa
info@swift.org.nz
