K'aute Pasifika Trust

What K'aute Pasifika Trust does

K'aute Pasifika Trust is a New Zealand-registered charitable trust established in 1998 and headquartered at the purpose-built K'aute Pasifika Village in Frankton, Hamilton (Waikato region). The organisation delivers free, integrated health, education, employment, and social services to Pasifika communities and other ethnicities in Waikato, applying Pacific models of care that combine culturally appropriate practice with mainstream service delivery. Core operations span a primary healthcare clinic (Pacific Smokefree Services, Well Child, immunisations, mental health and addiction services, chronic disease management), an Early Learning Centre licensed for up to 85 children, employment placement programmes (Vaka Mālosi for rangatahi aged 18-24, Amataga-Fou for people with long-term health impairments, Niu U for MSD clients), and social services including Whānau Ora, Whānau Resilience, housing navigation, Community Connectors, and Affordable Energy for All.

The trust's revenue model is primarily charitable — comprising government grants (notably an $8 million Provincial Growth Fund investment in 2020 for the Pan Pacific Community Hub and over NZ$1 million from the Ministry of Education for the Early Learning Centre), philanthropic donations, and MSD/Whānau Ora service contracts. A modest commercial revenue stream is generated from hire of the Village Fale events venue. Services are delivered at no cost to community members, with distribution centred on the K'aute Pasifika Village at 100 Seddon Road, Frankton (opened 17 January 2023) and supplemented by home visits, an online referral portal, and cultural events such as the Nesian Festival. The organisation also operates an AirSuite sensor programme monitoring indoor air quality in Pasifika homes.

In 2024, K'aute Pasifika and Pinnacle Inc. formed the Fatu Lalaga joint venture (Samoan: Fatu — seed/heart; Lalaga — weaving) through which Hamilton East Medical Centre was acquired, marking entry into general practice ownership and broader primary care delivery. Governance sits with a board of trustees chaired by Namulauulu Lale Ieremia, with executive leadership including CFO Raewyn Shackleton, Clinical Director Dr Vui Tamatoa, and Chief Data Officer Alex Poor. CEO Leaupepe Rachel Drent led the organisation for eight years through its major expansion phase before announcing her resignation effective end of March 2025. Headcount has grown from fewer than 20 to approximately 70 staff over her tenure.

Name

K'aute Pasifika Trust

Legal name

K'aute Pasifika Trust

Website

https://kautepasifika.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

K'aute Pasifika Trust is a Hamilton-based charitable trust delivering free integrated health, education, employment, and social services to Pasifika communities in the Waikato region using culturally grounded Pacific models of care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Wellbeing Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Systems Strengthening & Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Partnerships (HLAJAOAL), Family-School Collaboration & Inclusion Planning Support (EDAKABAK)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Early childhood education
• Employment placement programmes
• Social support services
• Pacific wellbeing programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankton

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Charitable funding and grants: As a charitable trust, K'aute Pasifika operates primarily through government funding, grants, and community donations. Services are provided free of charge to community members.
2. Village Fale venue hire: The Village Fale events venue is available for hire for commercial and community events, generating revenue to support the charitable mission

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

K'aute Pasifika Trust is a charitable trust that delivers free Pacific-centred health, education, employment and social services to Pasifika families and other ethnicities in the Waikato region. Core offerings include a Pacific-centred clinic, early learning centre, youth and adult employment programmes, wh\u0101nau ora and family violence prevention social services, and a community events venue (Village Fale), all delivered through an integrated wraparound Pacific model of care.

Product overview

K'aute Pasifika Trust operates as a multi-service charitable organization providing health, education, employment and social services to Pasifika communities and all other ethnicities in the Waikato region. The organization offers an integrated service model centered on Pacific models of care. Core offerings include the K'aute Pasifika Clinic (delivering primary healthcare services), the Village Fale (an events venue), Employment Services (with programmes including Vaka Mālosi, Amataga-Fou, and Niu U), Social Services (including Whānau Ora, Whānau Resilience, and Affordable Energy for All), and Education services (including the Early Learning Centre, Pacific Education Support, and Talanoa Ako). The organization also provides home visit scheduling and a referral system for community members to access services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Village Fale: Iconic community fale available to hire for commercial and community events. Located opposite FMG Stadium in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton.
• Fatu Lalaga

Products and services

• K'aute Pasifika Clinic Pacific-centred primary healthcare clinic for Pasifika families and the wider Waikato community, delivered by doctors and health professionals with tailored and timely care including diabetes management, urgent care, health screening, holistic care, medication and vaccinations.
• Village Fale A purpose-built iconic events venue located opposite FMG Stadium in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton, available for hire for commercial and community events with multiple layout options including Banquet, Cabaret, Theatre and U-Shape.
• Employment Services Free employment support service helping Pasifika clients build skills, find job opportunities, and advance in their careers, including the Vaka M\u0101losi Youth Programme (rangatahi aged 18-24), Amataga-Fou, and the Niu U 20-week employment and placement programme.
• Social Services Family-focused programmes including violence prevention, Wh\u0101nau Ora, integrated safety response, Community Connectors, housing navigation, Affordable Energy for All (AEFA), and Wh\u0101nau Resilience support, delivered under Pacific models of care.
• Education and Early Learning Centre Education services including the Early Learning Centre (capacity up to 85 children, with Pacific languages and cultures), Pacific Education Support (mentoring for Year 13 students transitioning into tertiary education, employment or training), and Talanoa Ako (academic support for primary and secondary students and family engagement).

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 clients placed in full-time employment at Bupa
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Braemar Charitable TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 2024MOU signed to help deliver better health outcomes for Pacific people in Waikato. Partnership pathways Pacific people with unmet surgical need to Braemar's Community Surgery Programme for those on public waitlists without means for private care.
• Pinnacle Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Joint venture named Fatu Lalaga to support ongoing delivery of clinical excellence. Through this partnership, Hamilton East Medical Centre (HEMC) was acquired to expand sustainable healthcare options for Pacific communities.
• WinteccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner since 2005. Wintec provides facilities and IT support for K'aute training, while K'aute students progress into Wintec programmes. Joint cultural competency workshops and research project on health graduate cultural competency.
• Ministry of Social Development (MSD)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on employment placement programme. MSD Work Broker supported placement of clients into Bupa healthcare roles. Partnership enables employment opportunities for job seekers.
• BupacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare provider partnered with K'aute Pasifika and MSD to employ 13 K'aute clients in full-time roles. Five-week intensive employment programme tailored to healthcare sector demands.
• Primary Health Care LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for integrated GP service development as part of Pan Pacific Community Hub.
• Creators Educational TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for early learning facility development as part of Pan Pacific Community Hub.
• Pragma HomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Nesian Festival 2021. Director Sanjil Mistry, a Fijian of Indian descent, supports Pacific community celebrations. Pragma Homes is a Hamilton-based commercial and residential construction company with 40+ employees.
• Waikato Pacific Business NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported Nu'utofia family's journey from emergency housing to home and business ownership alongside K'aute's Whanau Ora programme.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Le Va: National Pasifika mental health, addiction and disability workforce and service-development organisation. Comparable Pacific-centred mental health and wellbeing focus to K'aute Pasifika's Mental Health and Addiction Services.
• Turuki Healthcare: Auckland Pacific primary healthcare provider offering whānau-centred GP, child health, mental health and social services to Pasifika families. Closely mirrors K'aute Pasifika's integrated Pacific-centred care model and target demographic.
• The Fono: Auckland-based Pacific health and social-services provider delivering integrated medical, dental, pharmacy and community programmes to Pasifika communities. Highly comparable to K'aute Pasifika's wraparound health, education and social services model for Pacific peoples in New Zealand.
• Tongan Health Society (Langimalie Health Centre): Auckland Tongan Pacific primary healthcare and community-services provider offering GP, Well Child and social services. Direct cultural-peer provider delivering comparable Pacific-centred wraparound services.
• Etu Pasifika: Auckland-based Pacific health and social-services organisation delivering primary care, mental health and community programmes to Pacific families. Direct competitor in the Pasifika wraparound-services category that K'aute serves in Waikato.
• South Seas Healthcare: Otara, Auckland Pacific primary healthcare and social services provider offering GP, immunisation, mental health and Whānau Ora-style programmes. Comparable Pacific-community wraparound delivery model serving a different regional catchment.
• Pacific Health Plus: Wellington-region Pacific health provider delivering primary care and social services to Pacific and high-needs communities. Operates an equivalent Pacific-centric integrated service model in a different regional catchment.
• Vaka Tautua: National Pasifika social-services provider delivering disability, mental health, aged care, youth and Whānau Ora services to Pacific families across New Zealand. Highly comparable culturally responsive social-services model to K'aute's Whānau Ora and Whānau Resilience offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Waikato District Health Board / Te Whatu Ora Waikato: Regional public health system commissioner and provider in Waikato. Functions as a key funder, partner and broader incumbent for K'aute Pasifika's clinical, mental health and social-services contracts within the same geography.
• National Hauora Coalition: Large New Zealand primary-care network representing iwi and Pacific providers, including whānau ora and kaupapa Māori/Pacific service delivery. Broader incumbent that overlaps with K'aute's community-led primary-care positioning and partnerships with Pinnacle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/k-aute-pasifika-trust

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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