COMMUNITY PROJECT CONCEPTS
These are provided as concepts to demonstrate the application of the “Mauri Model”, and as a creative outlet. If you have any ideas you would like to gift to the project please used the Contact Us form or our socials (links at the bottom of the page).
COMMUNITY PROJECT #417 - YOUTH GOVERNANCE INCUBATOR
Mission Statement:
To cultivate the next generation of "Universal Constructors" by placing rangatahi on shadow boards of local trusts to master governance and strategy.
The Needs Assessment:
Currently, many of our regional boards suffer from a "Static Bureaucracy" trap, where aging leadership lacks a clear succession plan. This creates a disconnect where our youth feel they have no narrative of success or connection to the decision-making processes that govern their whenua.
COMMUNITY PROJECT #407 - KAUMĀTUA DIGITAL INCLUSION NET
Mission Statement:
To eliminate digital isolation and foster intergenerational knowledge transfer by pairing tech-savvy rangatahi with kaumātua to navigate the digital world safely and confidently.
The Needs Assessment:
As the "Babylonian" system moves services—banking, health, and communication—entirely online, many of our elders are being left behind. This "Digital Enclosure" creates isolation and anxiety. At the same time, our youth possess high-fidelity digital skills but often lack a structured way to share them with their elders, missing out on vital cultural mentorship.
COMMUNITY PROJECT #406 - RIPARIAN RANGERS
Mission Statement:
To restore the Mauri of our waterways by employing a youth corps to undertake hydrological restoration and kaitiakitanga, bridging the gap between physical labour and environmental science.
The Needs Assessment:
Many of our rivers in the North are suffering from high levels of sedimentation and "thermodynamic leaks" due to historical land clearing. Simultaneously, many youth lack employment that provides both a living wage and a sense of ancestral purpose. There is a critical need for "on-the-ground" restoration that is led by those who belong to the whenua.
COMMUNITY PROJECT #405 - THE SHED CODING WĀNANGA
Mission Statement:
To activate the "Universal Constructor" capability of our rangatahi by establishing a grassroots network of garage-based coding clubs that transform digital consumers into sovereign creators.
The Needs Assessment:
Our rangatahi in Te Tai Tokerau are often caught in the "Static Society" trap, where the colonial education system fails to provide a narrative of connection or high-tech success. This project addresses the lack of accessible, culturally grounded pathways into the digital economy, preventing "brain drain" and addressing high NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) rates.