This is a light, public explainer of our framework — not a project plan. Details and tables will be published later once checked and agreed.
Why this page now
Following our nomination as a finalist for Community Initiative of the Year in the TUANZ Member Awards, we’ve chosen to go back to basics. The aim is simple: make the most of the attention by explaining our first‑principles clearly, without locking ourselves into specific projects before they’re ready. This page is the public doorway to that reset.
What this page is (and isn’t)
- Is: A short, public introduction to the principles that guide our mahi — in plain language.
- Isn’t: A list of projects, partners, dates, or funding commitments. Nothing here implies a decision.
- Is: A living overview that we’ll refine after internal review.
- Isn’t: The full technical framework — tables and detail will be shared later when checked and agreed.
Our First‑Principles Framework (short form)
- Purpose & Kaupapa — Why we exist: to reduce digital exclusion in Whanganui so people can live, work and connect with confidence.
- Equity First — We focus effort where barriers are greatest and potential benefit is highest.
- Te Tiriti Alignment — Partnership, participation and protection guide how we show up and who we work with.
- The 4R Rule — Right focus • Right message • Right regulator • Right outcome. One issue, one clear ask, to the right duty‑holder.
- Evidence‑Led — We test assumptions, use local insight, and publish what we learn when it’s ready.
- Safety & Stewardship — We help keep people safe online and handle data with care and consent.
- Transparency — We’ll say what we’re trying, what worked, and what didn’t—without naming individuals.
Short descriptions only for now. Each principle will gain a fuller public note after internal review.
How this guides our mahi (at a high level)
These principles help us choose where to put effort, how we advocate, and how we measure impact. They do not pre‑decide programmes or partners.
What’s next
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Internal review: We’ll check and agree the full framework first.
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Public update: We’ll publish a fuller, plain-English note on each principle once reviewed.
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Slide deck: We’ll create a short PowerPoint version of these principles for talks.
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Cadence: We’ll refresh this page periodically as we learn.
Updated: 29 September 2025