Wellbeing Waikato

📣 From our latest newsletter: The Hauraki Opportunity.

In July, we shared the completion of the Hauraki Opportunity research programme and the release of our final reports. Building on this work, on 3 September we were proud to co-host a webinar with Huber Social to unpack the findings and explore what they mean for the future of wellbeing in the Hauraki district.
Nearly 100 people registered and joined us for a lively, insightful discussion — with thoughtful questions, strong engagement, and a shared commitment to creating real impact.

Read more here https://www.waikatowellbeingproject.co.nz/blog/post/154432/hauraki-opportunity-update/

📣 From our latest newsletter: Hiding in Plain Sight - The Real Cost of Housing In the Waikato.

In September, we released our latest report — Hiding in Plain Sight: The Real Cost of Housing in Waikato — shining a light on a growing challenge that affects families across our region.

The findings are sobering: with a regional median house price of $740,000 and median household income of $116,700, Waikato’s price-to-income ratio now sits at 6.4:1. This imbalance is locking more people out of home ownership and placing long-term financial stress on working whānau.

What’s even more concerning is how these averages conceal deep local disparities — places like Hamilton, Huntly, and Tokoroa are facing acute pressure as incomes lag behind housing costs.

If trends continue, saving for a first-home deposit could take 21 years by 2035 and 28 years by 2045. Without change, we risk creating a generation of permanent renters.

Read more here https://www.waikatowellbeingproject.co.nz/blog/post/154431/housing-challenge--affordability/

📣 From our latest newsletter: Waikato Kai Challenge Update with Go Eco Waikato - there is alot going on!

➡️ Lived Experience: Maniapoto
➡️ South Waikato Kai Opportunities
➡️ Waikato Kai Hui
➡️ Regional Kai Hubs

Read more here https://www.waikatowellbeingproject.co.nz/blog/post/154435/waikato-kai-challenge-update/