Participants from community organisations, local and central government gathered in Manukau for a three day co-design experience hosted by the Auckland Co-design Lab (the Lab) and The Southern Initiative (TSI). The aim was to provide a taster experience of a co-design process and practice in a collaborative environment that would inspire participants to explore and …
Technical Training for Youth in Tāmaki
In April 2017, three of our staff supported the development, facilitation and delivery of the technical training programme. Together with a technical tutor, they piloted a collaborative way of working with young people aged 16-24 year olds from Tāmaki local board area, who are out of education, employment and training. 4 weeks - Design and …
The Reclaim Project
Tara and Nikki worked together on the Reclaim Project to grow the community of waste based social enterprises through out both Maungakiekie and Tāmaki. This project included, Coordinating the key organisations involved in the project Build Tamaki WRAP’s experience and capacity in establishing and operating community-led resource recovery initiatives and enterprise in the area as …
DOC connecting with local Marae
Supporting the DOC Partnerships team in Auckland to develop a strong understanding of codesign, working towards a collective of South Auckland Marae and Government agencies creating together.
Pacific Professional Development
This project was about increasing the capacity of the TSI unit to deliver projects responsive to Pacific communities. Dickie was contracted to co-create a workshop design structure with a unit manager and staff member. The project involved the following over two staff development days, Half day sail on a double hulled ocean voyaging waka in the …
HEART Community Connections
Continuing supporting The HEART Movement work through Change Agent growth and development and Whānau engagement.
Tāmaki Online
The development and facilitation of a community calendar that has local administrators adding their activities onto an online calendar that all can access.
Tāmaki Early Years Hub Study Tour
Creation of a study tour around Auckland and then Palmerston North to document best practice in early years and whānau hubs.
TIES in 2016
Facilitating the re-growth of TIES alongside local leaders in the community of Tāmaki. Hosting and facilitating a series of meetings for community members that wanted to revitalise TIES in their practice and community.
HEART Parenting
Supporting the HEART Parenting Coordinator to research, document, develop and coordinate a movement around healthy parenting in Tāmaki

