ProcurementWe help you develop procurement strategies that drive social impact, foster supplier diversity, and build inclusive, sustainable supply chains
PUNA AWARAU
Your strategic partner for driving transformative socio-economic change across Aotearoa.
What we do
Social outcomesWe help you define, measure, and report on social outcomes, ensuring your initiatives create lasting, positive impact aligned with community needs and organisational goals.
Why work with us?
We specialise in providing tailored support in the development, delivery, measurement, and evaluation of impactful initiatives. With our expertise, you can confidently tackle complex challenges, drive transformative change, and create sustainable outcomes that resonate within communities.
Tailored Solutions: Our services are customised to meet your specific needs, ensuring that your projects align with your vision and values.
Proven Track Record: We’ve successfully worked with government agencies, local authorities, Iwi, Māori land trusts, private enterprises, and charitable organisations to create lasting social impact.
Passionate About Making a Difference: We are driven by a deep commitment to addressing New Zealand’s socio-economic issues, helping you create a more equitable, thriving future.
Data-Driven & Insightful: We use a mix of qualitative and quantitative research methods to measure success and provide valuable insights, ensuring your projects are continuously improving and achieving their desired outcomes.
What people are saying
"Kahu and Frae are sharp operators who know supplier diversity and social procurement inside and out."
"They were able to take all of the material we have developed to date and collate it into a comprehensive and user-friendly guide for our kaimahi to deliver on our Social Procurement goals. The approach Puna Awarau took to this mahi was very practical and, at the same time, underpinned by a rich understanding of our cultural context and that helped to bring our people on the journey with us. I’d encourage any organisation to reach out to Puna Awarau for support in delivering on their Supplier Diversity/Social Procurement aspirations"
Trina Pohatu-McQueen - Whanake Manager, Waikato Tainui
What people are saying
"To say that Puna Awarau's contribution to Ospri's new engagement strategy is important would be an understatement."
Not only has Puna Awarau delivered a Supplier Diversity Plan that allows Ospri to work closer with Maori and provide Ospri staff with procurement tools, but Puna Awarau have provided quality advice and insights that have re-shaped our mindset - from the "me" (what's best for Ospri) to the "we" (what is best for all). The gift Puna Awarau has given us is matauranga - they have illuminated, or enlightened, for us a different path where the outcomes we can achieve will transcend Ospri's organisational goals while delivering social, environmental and economic value for all
Sam O'Donnell - Manager - Partnerships, OSPRI
What people are saying
"Puna Awarau are passionate advocates for manawhenua outcomes"
Puna Awarau are passionate advocates for manawhenua outcomes and help bring outcomes to life in major projects, having this expert support really helps drive change.
Bianca Rhind - Iwi Engagement Lead – Southern Package / Papakura ki Pukekura / Westgate / CVSP
