Doing what matters
The Wise Group isn’t afraid to tackle the hard issues – it’s about doing what matters and creating new opportunities for the wellbeing of people, vulnerable populations, organisations and communities.
Stories of change
Wise Group team wins Waikato leg of the Aotearoa AI Hackathon Festival
A huge congratulations to five Wise Group kaimahi who won the Waikato leg of the Aotearoa AI Hackathon Festival (6-7 August 2026). Piri Cash, Emily Scerri-Davis, Michael Tayler, Emma Campbell and Ian Swainson impressed judges with an AI-powered prototype designed to...
Mental health workforce development centre, Whāraurau, to join the Wise Group
We are delighted to announce that Whāraurau, the national centre for workforce development for the Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health sector (ICAMH), will transfer from UniServices, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland, to...
Integrated Housing First and IPS employment support: A model of impact
A new impact report from the Wise Group shows the improved outcomes and cost-effectiveness of integrating two evidence-based solutions, Housing First and Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment support. We know from evidence, data and years of experience in...
Riana Manuel announced as new Te Pou and Blueprint for Learning chief executive
E mihi ana rā, e mihi ana rā! He koanga ngākau, he oranga ngākau! Kua tatū te kaupapa! He ihu waka, he ihu whenua. Tihei mauriora! The Te Pou and Blueprint board is delighted to announce the appointment of Riana Manuel as chief executive of Te Pou and Blueprint for...
Read: Treaty Principles Bill submission from the Wise Group
View the PDF file of the Wise Group submission on the Treaty Principles Bill. Summary The Wise Group strongly opposes the Treaty Principles Bill and does not support a referendum. Our concerns centre on the significant negative outcomes this bill will generate for...
Hon Nicola Willis visits Kākāriki House
The Wise Group was delighted to welcome Hon Nicola Willis to Kākāriki House on Friday, 13 September 2024. During her time at our Hamilton co-location, Min Willis met with kaimahi from some of the Wise Group’s entities and services, hearing about the work they do in...