Background 

In July 2023 the Trustee Board were delighted to announce the adoption of the Trust Deed as the new governing document for Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa, Playcentre Aotearoa.  The Rules, currently in draft, which accompany the Trust Deed, have been written with our current and future Playcentre whānau in mind and provide the detail of how our governance framework will work.  NOTE: to access the DRAFT Rules you will need to log in to the Playcentre website.  

The consultation period for these rules is now open, offering an opportunity for your input before their finalisation and implementation in September. We invite you to share your feedback through one of the methods of consultation available. 

In particular, some key rules you may like to consider include: 

Rule 5 Hapori (Communities), explores the potential for geographically close Centers to establish connections, fostering environments of encouragement, idea-sharing, and mutual support. It outlines the resources available to facilitate these connections and empower our communities to thrive together. 

Rule 6 Rōpū and Rule 7 Clusters, these rules look at how Whānau Māori and Centres organise themselves to connect and work with the Trustee Board on matters of governance, through consultation-based feedback. 

Rule 9 Board of Trustees, this rule outlines our “one whānau one vote” process which allows whānau a direct involvement in the appointment of Trustees to govern our organisation. 

Objectives of Consultation 

These Rules outline how Whānau, Playcentres, Rōpū, Clusters, and the Trustee Board are interwoven to ensure that our organisation continues to meet its charitable purpose and the evolving needs of our tamariki and whānau. 

Your feedback plays a vital role in ensuring that these Rules are not only practical but also genuinely reflective of the needs and perspectives of our diverse community. 

Methods of Consultation  

  • Online feedback form that enables whānau to offer their feedback on specific Rules. 
  • Focus groups that will offer opportunities for in-depth discussions and insights about the Rules. 
  • Rōpū and Regional Representatives will discuss rules specific to Whare processes at Ngā hui ā-whare. 

 Consultation timeline 

  • The feedback form will be open from 29th April until the 31st May 
  • Focus groups will be held throughout June and July 
  • Ngā hui ā-whare will be 21st June to 23rd June 

 How can you contribute 

  • Complete a feedback form on specific Rules. You may wish to provide feedback on one Rule or several. 
  • Be part of a Focus group. To do this complete the EOI in the feedback form or email ([email protected]) with your name, contact details and which rule you would like to feedback on.  
  • Provide feedback in an email, in the subject note the specific Rule number it is concerning ([email protected]) 

 We will carefully consider your feedback as we approach the finalisation of these rules in September. We are committed to incorporating your suggestions to create a framework that fosters collaboration, accountability, and transparency throughout Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi. 

Nāku noa nā 

Bes & Peta on behalf of the Trustee Board