Grave concerns for missing woman in Auckland

August 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police

Auckland City Police are appealing for sightings of a missing woman and hold significant concerns for her wellbeing.

Te Anihana Beau Pomana, 25, was last seen leaving Sky City on 21 August around 5.06am, leaving all her belongings at the hotel.

Today, Police are releasing footage of Te Anihana’s last known movements.

“It’s hoped this footage will jog the memory of anyone who may have seen or come into contact with her,” Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, of Auckland City CIB says.

“Te Anihana checked into the hotel on 18 August and has no known associates in central Auckland.

“She may be acting erratically and it is not known whether she has access to a cell phone.”Te Anihana is of thin build, around 154cm tall, with curly black hair and tattoos.

Extensive enquiries to locate her have been unsuccessful.

Detective Senior Sergeant Friend says Police and whānau are concerned for her welfare and urge anyone who sees Te Anihana to call 111 immediately.

Any other information on her whereabouts should be reported via 105 using reference number 250822/6281.

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Nicole Bremner/NZ Police

NOTE FOR MEDIA: Video footage is available on the Auckland City Police Facebook page, or by emailing media@police.govt.nz

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Advocacy – Auckland Harbour Bridge ‘March for Humanity’ Demands NZ Sanction Israel

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August 29, 2025

Source: Aotearoa for Palestine

Tens of thousands are expected to gather for the ‘March for Humanity’ across the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Saturday 13 September, to demand the New Zealand Government sanction Israel for the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

The march is organised by Aotearoa for Palestine, a coalition of Palestinians and tangata whenua.

“The genocide in Gaza is undeniable. Forced starvation is being used as a weapon of war, along with mass killing, and the destruction of Gaza’s health system,” said group spokesperson, Nadine Mortaja. “New Zealand has a moral and legal obligation to act, and must sanction Israel now,” Mortaja added.

The planned demonstration follows similar anti-genocide marches over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Brisbane’s Victoria Bridge in August, each attracting 50-100 thousand protestors.

Last year, tens of thousands crossed the Auckland Harbour Bridge for the Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti. “The Auckland Harbour Bridge is a site of great significance to the Māori sovereignty movement,” said the group’s Māori spokesperson, Dr Arama Rata. “It has carried generations of Indigenous struggle across the Waitematā Harbour, from The Land March led by Whina Cooper in 1975, to the Foreshore and Seabed Hīkoi in 2004, to last year’s Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti where Palestinians stood with us in unwavering support, recognising the inseparability of our resistance against colonialism.”

In addition to their key demand for NZ to sanction Israel, organisers of the march are calling for an immediate unconditional ceasefire; and an immediate end to the blockade and reinstatement of UNRWA to allow life-saving aid to safely enter Gaza.

“When we cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge, we march not just as Palestinians and our supporters, but as human beings demanding an end to genocide,” Mortaja said. “Our voices will echo the global call for justice in Palestine, and we call on all people of conscience in Aotearoa New Zealand to join us on this peaceful March for Humanity.”

Event Details:

What: March for Humanity

When: 9:30 AM, Saturday, 13 September 2025

Where: Assemble at Stafford Park, march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, concluding at Victoria Park.

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Health – Changes to alcohol laws put profit over people

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August 29, 2025

Source: Hapai Te Hauora

Hāpai Te Hauora is strongly opposing the Government’s announcement to weaken already unacceptable alcohol laws, calling the move a disgrace that hands more power to the alcohol industry at the expense of whānau.

“This move is a disgrace. Communities are already sick of the harm caused by the alcohol industry, and loosening the laws shifts even more power away from them. For decades, alcohol has been given a free ride in Aotearoa – promoted widely, advertised during prime time, and sold on almost every corner, despite the overwhelming evidence of the harm it causes. These measures will only ensure that continues,” says Jason Alexander, Chief Operating Officer of Hāpai Te Hauora.

Hāpai has consistently heard from whānau about the toll of alcohol harm. During Wai July – our first year running this kaupapa encouraging Tāne Māori and their whānau to swap waipiro for wai – more than 600 people registered with Hāpai, and thousands more engaged with the kaupapa online. The overwhelming response showed a clear desire among whānau to turn away from the normalisation of alcohol and reclaim healthier, alcohol-free whānau and communities.

“Just weeks after thousands of whānau followed the Wai July movement the Government’s response is to loosen alcohol laws that already cause irreversible and intergenerational damage to our whānau. It’s more than a slap in the face – it’s a gross injustice. Whānau are showing they want change, and instead of backing them, the Government is backing the industry once again,” says Jessikha Makoare, General Manager of Public Health at Hāpai Te Hauora.

Makoare notes that the Minister herself had previously signalled support for reducing alcohol sale hours, pointing to the link with crime reduction data. “Now she’s changed her mind. This is a clear example of how alcohol lobbying has shifted the dial. Once again, it’s profit over people,” she says.

Recent independent polling commissioned by the Health Coalition Aotearoa shows New Zealanders back stronger action to prevent alcohol harm. Eighty percent support banning alcohol advertising children are exposed to, seventy-one percent believe the alcohol industry should not be involved in government policymaking, and more than eighty percent back restrictions on online alcohol delivery and limiting outlet density in local neighbourhoods.

“The public want stronger protections, not weaker ones. Weakening the law now just shows the Government is listening to the alcohol lobby, not our communities,” says Alexander.

Whānau deserve better. Weakening these laws will only deepen harm and shows, once again, that this Government is ignoring evidence, ignoring the voices of health experts and communities, and choosing to serve the alcohol lobby instead of the people of Aotearoa.

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Local News – Lower Hutt Hits Native Tree Target, Thanks to a City-Wide Effort

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August 29, 2025

Source: Hutt City Council

Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry has delivered on his pledge to plant a native tree or plant for every resident in the city.

Today Mayor Barry planted the 114,000th tree – a Kōwhai in Riddiford Gardens – to mark the significant milestone for Mouri Tupu Planting for the Future.

“I’m really proud we’ve achieved this city-wide goal before the end of this triennium. None of it would have been possible without the community, who embraced the project and put in the work,” Barry said.

He said schools and kindergartens stood out in particular.

“Seeing our youngest residents take part in planting has been a real highlight.”

Mouri Tupu has been so successful that it will exceed its target through a mix of council projects, community partnerships, and public giveaways.

This will see around 46,000 plants in parks and reserves, nearly 29,000 delivered through major projects like Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness, Motutawa Avalon Skate Park and Tupua Horo Nuku, a further 31,500 distributed to 14 community groups, and 6,000 gifted to more than 1,100 households during weekend giveaways.

Over 30 schools and kindergartens received around 6,000 plants through the Enviroschools programme, and approximately 1,100 new citizens received plants at recent ceremonies.

Mouri is the life force or energy present in everything, while Tupu refers to the early stages of the plant life cycle.

Barry hoped the campaign would inspire people to continue planting more trees and plants and serve as a reminder of the importance of looking after the environment.

“Trees are our environment’s lungs, and by doing more planting we can mitigate our city emissions and enhance our places and spaces.

“By planting these trees and other plants, we will leave a greener legacy for our tamariki and mokopuna and will help teach the value of protecting and enhancing our environment.”

He acknowledged the efforts of council staff, community groups, mana whenua partners, schools, volunteers and every local who picked up a spade.

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International scam artist held to account

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August 29, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police

Like a scene straight out of a movie, an international scam artist has been caught – this time by New Zealand Police.

A 32-year-old man was sentenced at Christchurch District Court yesterday to one year and three months’ imprisonment.

On Tuesday 17 June, Christchurch Police were notified that a hotel guest had left without paying for his two-week stay.

A staff member of the hotel uncovered more deception when alerting other hotels in the city – they had similar offending dating back to 5 May.

The quick actions of Police staff resulted in locating the man, where he was arrested on a charge of obtaining by deception (over $1,000).

Detective Sergeant Michael Freeman says by the next day Police identified three other hotels where the man had offended, alongside multiple unsuccessful attempts.

“Across the four hotels we know of, he has $15,290.61 of unpaid debts.”

Three further charges were laid for obtaining by deception, as well as one charge of failing to carry out obligations in relation to a computer search.

Detective Sergeant Freeman says it soon became clear that the man’s offending may not be limited to Christchurch.

Hotels in Greece, Thailand, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, and Cambodia all reported similar offending.

“The man is alleged to have used different names, scamming many victims out of thousands of dollars by posing as a United Nations official procuring aid for charities linked to the war in Ukraine.”

The man is also alleged to have convinced a woman she was being stalked when in fact he was responsible for the acts of intimidation. Another victim, residing in Cambodia, claims he is owed thousands of dollars as an employee who was never paid.

Following the man’s arrest in New Zealand, Police found the man had previously been convicted in the United Kingdom for theft, fraud, and ‘befriending vulnerable people’, the latter in relation to impersonating a paramedic, complete with his own fake ambulance response vehicle.

Detective Sergeant Freeman says he appears to be a scam artist who has been victimising people all over the world, for years.

“A few people have likened him to Frank Abagnale, the real-life inspiration for the film Catch Me If You Can.

“The only key difference is that unlike being arrested by the French Police like Abagnale, the man was arrested by us.

“This movie-like scenario doesn’t happen to Police often, so it is nice to see an offender be held to account for this type of offending.

“Immigration New Zealand and Interpol are now involved, and it is likely more information will surface. “

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Issued by Police Media Centre

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Government Cuts – Department of Internal Affairs job cuts will mean more violent extremism and child exploitation – PSA

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August 29, 2025

Source: PSA

Job cuts to the Digital Safety team at the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) confirmed yesterday will see more violent extremism and child exploitation online.

A change decision announced yesterday will see a net loss of 60 jobs, with another 66 fixed-term roles to close.

“These cuts mean more child exploitation and violent extremism: it’s that simple. These cuts are dangerous and irresponsible and will do harm,” Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi National Secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons, says.

“The latest cuts come on top of heavy job losses over the past few years. These teams have been reduced so much that it is impossible to expect the same output of them.

Some of the critical workers affected is the Digital Safety team, who monitor online extremism and work with other agencies to shut down emerging threats.

“The Digital Safety team has been so understaffed that they have not been able to proactively scan for emerging threats and trends in violent extremism for the past 18 months. This scanning is crucial for early threat detection and informing law enforcement. Without it, the team are operating reactively, which increases risks to public safety.

“The loss of this expertise is hugely damaging for New Zealand, these experts are world-renowned.

“Digital Safety work with domestic and international agencies to prevent online harm in relation to child sexual exploitation and violent extremist content. This team needs more investment, not less, as extremists are becoming more sophisticated every day.

“These workers say that the persistent reductions to their team over the years has led not only to increased pressure on them but a degradation of the critical function they carry out.

“We urge the DIA to listen to their own staff and put in place the right resources to protect New Zealanders from predators and bad actors online.”

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Hun Ming Kwang, Founder of InnerWork Circle, Wins Excellence in Professional Coaching Award at Ignite Global 2025

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August 29, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 August 2025 – Hun Ming Kwang, founder of Singapore-based coaching and consulting practice InnerWork Circle, has received the Excellence in Professional Coaching award at the Ignite Global Awards 2025. The ceremony, held in Bangkok on 16 August, recognised leading practitioners in coaching and personal development from around the world.

Ignite Global is an international platform that promotes professional coaching and leadership excellence. Its annual awards highlight individuals who set high standards of practice and impact across industries and communities.

An internationally recognised inner work specialist and life coach, Hun Ming Kwang is known for his work in inner development and leadership transformation. He is the author of five books, including four titles on mental health published by Penguin Random House SEA, and has worked with organisations, institutions, and communities worldwide to help individuals and groups navigate complexity and change.

Under his leadership, InnerWork Circle has partnered with corporations, institutions, and communities to strengthen organisational culture, guide leadership transitions, and resolve systemic challenges. Using Processwork Psychology and integrating systemic, somatic, and transpersonal methods, the practice equips leaders and organisations to manage complexity and deliver lasting results.

“This recognition is not just about personal achievement but about raising the standards of coaching and leadership globally,” said Hun Ming Kwang. “My mission is to help leaders and communities navigate complexity with clarity, and to create change that endures.”

Looking ahead, InnerWork Circle continues to roll out programmes and initiatives in Singapore and across the region to strengthen leadership capacity, build resilient organisational cultures, and equip people to navigate today’s challenges with clarity and purpose. For more information, visit https://innerworkcircle.consult.com.sg/.

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Universities – Pacific elders missing out on health support services – UoA

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August 29, 2025

Source: University of Auckland (UoA)

Older Pacific Island people receive significantly less funded community support services than European New Zealanders, a problem being investigated by University of Auckland senior lecturer in psychiatry Dr Etuini Ma’u.

The Health Research Council has granted $1.2 million to Ma’u to examine why Pacific elders are missing out on community services – and the impacts on their wellbeing.

Ma’u, who also works as a psychiatrist caring for older people in Waikato, says Pacific people are less likely to receive an interRAI (International Resident Assessment Instrument) health assessment than Pakeha New Zealanders.

This assessment is used to gauge older people’s physical and mental health needs, if they have symptoms of dementia, whether they need extra support to stay in their home, and if they might need residential care.

The researchers will analyse data from three Pacific health service providers in Auckland, Waikato and Christchurch to see how many Pacific people aged 60 and over currently receive the interRAI assessment and can therefore access the support services they need.

“We don’t know what the level of unmet need is, so we want to find out who we are missing,” says Ma’u, a Tongan New Zealander.

Pacific elders with dementia are three times less likely to go into residential care than European New Zealanders, he says.

Among those remaining in the community, only 33 percent of Pacific people diagnosed with dementia through one specialist memory service have ever used community services they were eligible for.

“Pacific people tend to have more health conditions and a higher burden of disease, so you would expect Pacific elders to have more support needs, not less.

“We’re obviously missing a big chunk of the people and that’s the driver of this research,” the 45-year-old says.

The study will assess 400 Pacific elders who have never had an interRAI assessment to see what services they are potentially missing out on. They will be referred to services they are eligible for and followed up to see what supports they end up using and how this influences their health a year later.

The research team will examine why Pacific elders who receive an interRAI assessment and are offered health and support services often don’t use those services. The range of services includes everything from funding family members or support workers to provide personal care, to day programmes offering therapeutic activities and social contact.

During the three-year project, Waikato University Associate Professor Sione Vaka will arrange several talanoa, or gatherings, for 20 Pacific elders and their caregivers to provide more in-depth views on the interRAI assessment, support services and how services could be improved.

“We want to understand the barriers in the current system, not just to receiving an assessment, but why there’s reluctance to use the services on offer, why they’re not seen as appropriate,” Ma’u says.

The researchers will also look at whether receiving the assessment and using services affects how many GP and hospital visits are made by Pacific elders.

“People who don’t get the assessment or access services are likely to have a lower quality of life, because they’re not receiving as much social interaction or the supports that would keep them at home for longer,” Ma’u says.

If Pacific elders are not using support services, the family often takes on a bigger caregiving load, he says.

“The burden of unpaid caregiving by family members of older Pacific people is massive.

“Carers might have to leave the workforce or take time off work to care for a loved one, but it’s not just financial, there’s also an emotional and physical toll.

“Carers tend to neglect their own health because of what’s happening, so they have poorer mental and physical health,” he says.

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Animal Welfare – Billboards, cinema ads, and a call to Fonterra: SAFE marks Bobby Calf Awareness Day – SAFE

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August 29, 2025

Source: SAFE For Animals

This Sunday is Bobby Calf Awareness Day – a day to recognise the two million newborn calves who are separated from their mothers and killed every year by New Zealand’s dairy industry.

To mark the day, SAFE has launched a nationwide campaign with cinema ads, digital advertising, and billboards, including one placed outside Fonterra’s Auckland headquarters. The campaign also coincides with the tenth anniversary of SAFE’s internationally recognised Calf in a Glass campaign, which exposed the hidden suffering of bobby calves and forced limited reforms.

SAFE has invited Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell to sit down over a coffee and talk about what a future without this cruelty could look like.

“Ten years on from Calf in a Glass, little has changed for calves,” says SAFE Campaigns Manager Emma Brodie.

“Every year, calves are torn from their mothers within hours of birth, while their mothers call out for them in distress. It’s a cycle of suffering repeated millions of times, and it continues today.”

“It’s time for Fonterra to start looking seriously at animal-free technologies and plant-based innovation that could end the killing of bobby calves for good.”

SAFE says the cost of dairy is not borne by calves alone. The industry is Aotearoa’s biggest climate polluter and a leading cause of freshwater degradation yet continues to market itself as “sustainable.”

“Protecting calves and protecting the environment are two sides of the same problem, and both demand urgent action,” says Brodie.

SAFE is urging the public to mark Bobby Calf Awareness Day by going dairy-free this Sunday – a small action with a big impact for calves and the planet.

“Every dairy product on the shelf represents a calf taken from their mother,” says Brodie.

“This is the hidden cost behind New Zealand’s dairy industry. Calves deserve better, and they cannot wait another ten years for change.”

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Notes:

Bobby calves refer to newborn calves (males who can’t be used for milking and unwanted females) who are considered surplus to the needs of the dairy industry. Every year in New Zealand, around two million are separated from their mothers shortly after birth and slaughtered within their first week of life. Their bodies are then processed into veal, pet food, and pharmaceuticals.

In 2015, SAFE published advertisements in the UK Guardian drawing attention to the plight of New Zealand’s bobby calves. In response to the pressure created by Calf in a Glass and subsequent investigations, the Government introduced the regulations on the care and treatment of bobby calves, which required calves to be at least four days old and fit before transport, capped journeys at 12 hours, and prohibited sea transport across the Cook Strait. The regulations also banned blunt force trauma as a method of killing (except in emergencies), required calves to be fed at least once within 24 hours before slaughter (from February 2017), and mandated suitable shelter and proper loading facilities during transport (from August 2017). While these reforms somewhat improved handling and transport conditions, they did not address the fundamental issue of calves being separated from their mothers and slaughtered at only a few days old.

Earlier this month, SAFE received footage from Lincoln University’s Dairy Demonstration Farm – a facility presented as “world best-practice” and a training ground for the next generation of farmers. The footage shows the reality behind the PR: newborn calves being born into mud, piled on top of each other in trailers where they risk suffocation and injury, and a mother chased aggressively on a quad bike after separation from her calf. This footage reveals the ongoing suffering that the dairy industry fails to acknowledge, highlighting why campaigns like Bobby Calf Awareness Day remain urgent and necessary. All images and footage from Lincoln University must credit Matt Coffey.

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Business – Alvarium acquires 100% of Salt Funds Management

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August 29, 2025

Source: Rātā Invest

Alvarium (NZ) Wealth Management Holdings Ltd (Alvarium), parent company of Alvarium Wealth and Pathfinder Asset Management, is pleased to announce the effective acquisition of 100% of Salt Funds

Management for an undisclosed sum. The transaction increases Alvarium’s total assets under advice to more than NZD$4.3 billion.

Alvarium has completed this strategic acquisition to expand its investment platform capabilities. The acquisition enhances the firm’s existing service architecture and expands its product suite to deliver greater investment diversification and client optionality. Solely owned by New Zealanders, this news reinforces their long-term vision and commitment to New Zealand.

As a specialised financial services firm serving high-net-worth families and individuals, foundations, and next-generation wealth holders, Alvarium delivers bespoke advisory services, alternative investment strategies, and proprietary investment solutions, and through the Pathfinder KiwiSaver Plan and Managed Fund solutions.

The integration aligns with Alvarium’s boutique positioning while enhancing its institutional capabilities and broadening its investment management platform.

“Salt has built an exceptional reputation as an active fund manager with robust investment processes and successful track record of style-agnostic investing,” said Alvarium Wealth Chair, Shane Edmond. “We are looking forward to working with their experienced investment team as we align to further grow these strong funds management businesses and considerable wealth advisory platform.”

Salt is committed to active fund management and places great emphasis on its rigorous in-house fundamental research. Salt is well known for its innovative products such as the Salt Long Short Fund, the listed Carbon Fund, and the Salt NZ Dividend Appreciation Fund. Continuity under the existing investment management teams will ensure preservation of Salt’s established investment processes and the managers’ proven track record of generating strong risk-adjusted performance for investors.

“Alvarium has been very successful in bringing together multiple businesses with a focus on creating wealth for their clients,” said Salt Managing Director, Matthew Goodson. “Alvarium is an ideal fit for the Salt team. They have a tremendous franchise with their Pathfinder KiwiSaver Plan and funds, with market-leading ESG practices and capability. We are excited by the outlook when we add our fundamental research skills to this.”

Since inception Salt has been wholly owned by its investment personnel, and these individuals will remain co-owners, via equity ownership in Alvarium.The Alvarium family of wealth advisers, investment and operations professionals will not change, and we welcome the Salt team to support our continued delivery of best-in-class financial advice and wealth management.

On 1 April 2025, Rātā Foundation made a strategic direct investment in Alvarium Wealth/Pathfinder, acquiring a 25% stake in the firm.

Rātā Chief Executive Leighton Evans says, “The investment in Alvarium reflects our long-term strategy to grow the capital base of Rātā through direct, values-aligned partnerships. The acquisition of Salt Funds is a natural extension of that strategy—bringing together strong investment capability with a shared commitment to ethical outcomes. This is about more than financial growth; it’s about ensuring our investments reflect the aspirations of the communities we serve and enable us to increase our impact over time.”

As the South Island’s largest community investment fund, Rātā Foundation manages a $700 million pūtea, supporting social initiatives across its region with approximately $26 million annually.

Background

On 1 April 2025, Rātā Foundation made a strategic direct investment in Alvarium Wealth/Pathfinder, acquiring a 25% stake in the firm.

Alvarium has now acquired 100% of Salt Funds to expand its investment platform capabilities, increasing total assets under advice to over NZD$4.3 billion.

Q1: Why did Alvarium acquire Salt Funds Management?

Salt brings a strong track record in active fund management and a suite of high-performing products, including the Salt Long/Short Fund, Carbon Fund, and Dividend Appreciation Fund.

Q2: How does this acquisition align with Rātā Foundation’s investment strategy?

This acquisition is a natural extension of the Rātā direct investment strategy. It strengthens Alvarium’s institutional capabilities and broadens its product suite—enhancing diversification and values-aligned investment options. It also supports the Rātā goal of growing its capital base through strategic partnerships that deliver both financial and social returns.

Q3: What does this mean for Rātā commitment to ethical investing?

Salt’s investment philosophy—focused on structural market inefficiencies and risk-adjusted returns—complements Rātā ESG-I values. The acquisition reinforces Rātā leadership in ethical investment and its commitment to Tiakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, and Kotahitanga.

Q4: Is this consistent with Rātā SIPO?

Yes. The Rātā Foundation Statement of Investment Policies and Objectives (SIPO) allows up to 30% of its portfolio to be allocated to direct investments. These are expected to improve long-term financial returns, increase distributions to communities, and align with Rātā purpose of creating equity, sustainability, and ESG-I aspirations.

Q5: What are the risks and how are they being managed?

Risks include market volatility, stakeholder scepticism, and reputational exposure. These are mitigated through clear values-based messaging, transparent governance, and ongoing alignment with Rātā ESG-I standards.

Q6: What impact will this have on South Island communities?

The partnership enhances Rātā ability to deliver impact through ethical investment. It supports community wellbeing by increasing the capital available for grants and aligning investments with local aspirations—particularly in Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, and the Chatham Islands.

Q7: What future growth opportunities does this acquisition unlock?

The acquisition of Salt Funds positions Alvarium—and by extension Rātā—as a key player in the evolving landscape of ethical and values-aligned investment. With over NZD$4.3 billion in assets under advice, the expanded platform offers:

Enhanced diversification: Salt’s fund suite adds new investment strategies, including long/short, carbon-focused, and dividend appreciation funds.
Stronger institutional capability: Alvarium’s boutique advisory model is now backed by Salt’s robust investment processes and style-agnostic approach.
Scalable impact: The combined entity is better equipped to pursue larger, more complex investments that align with Rātā strategic pou—housing, health, education, and environment.

Q8: How does this benefit our stakeholders?

Stakeholders—including community partners, fund managers, and grantees—stand to gain from:

Increased distributions: Improved financial returns from direct investments will grow the Rātā pūtea over time, enabling more funding for community initiatives.
Greater transparency: Rātā leadership in ethical investment and its commitment to ESG-I (ESG + Indigenous) principles ensure that stakeholders can trust the integrity of its investment decisions.
Stronger partnerships: The acquisition strengthens the ability of Rātā to co-invest with aligned organisations, iwi, and community trusts, fostering collaborative growth.

Q9: What is the social impact of this investment?

This transaction is more than financial—it’s a strategic move to amplify Rātā purpose:

Values-aligned investing: Salt’s ethical investment philosophy complements Rātā Foundation’s commitment to Tiakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, and Kotahitanga.
Community wellbeing: Increased investment returns mean more resources for grants, loans, and local ventures that directly benefit Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, and the Chatham Islands.
Leadership in impact investing: Rātā is setting a precedent for how other community trusts and foundations can create social impact while maintaining financial discipline.

Visit www.ratainvest.org.nz for more on our investment approach.

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