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Social investment in New Zealand

At its heart, social investment is an approach to policy and operations that uses data, evidence and analysis to make strategic decisions about where to allocate resources. In recent years, New Zealand has made progress towards improving how government spending is managed.

Empowering tomorrow

Social investment is an approach to policy that centres around making strategic decisions today to improve lives tomorrow. By targeting resources towards education, health, and social services, this approach aims to break cycles of dependence and disadvantage, ensuring every dollar spent contributes to long-term positive outcomes.

Explore our series to understand key dimensions of social investment, and gain insights on keys to success and pragmatic next steps for organisations looking to embed social investment disciplines into how they invest, commission and deliver.

Explore our series

Social investment in action: 2024 summary

Read our 2024 social investment summary that takes a closer look at the importance of social investment, revisits Treasury’s five principles for successful social investment, examines the persistent challenges, while setting out the architecture for successful social investment approaches for New Zealanders with the most complex needs.
Perspective
10 minute read

Social investment: From spend reallocation to strategic investment management

The defining feature of social investment is that an investment approach spends today in expectation of a future return or outcome. A more comprehensive approach to social investment will ensure that resources are not only used efficiently but also effectively, paving the way for sustainable social improvements.
Perspective

Partnered delivery in social investment: A path to better outcomes

Partnered delivery is a cornerstone of effective social investment. Evidence indicates that services and interventions delivered close to the communities they serve are not only more effective but also more trusted, leading to better outcomes.
Perspective

The power of data-driven social investment

Adithi Pandit and Sylvia Yan, from Deloitte New Zealand, look at strategies for enhancing outcomes and impact on social investment in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Perspective
6 minute read

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Adithi Pandit

Government and Public Sector Leader | Partner – Strategy & Business Design
+64 4 470 3871

Cassandra Favager

Director - Strategy & Business Design
+64 4 831 2404

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