Centre for Social Innovation

About Us

Who we are

The Centre for Social Innovation brings fresh and provocative thinking to bear on some of New Zealand’s most significant social needs and opportunities. More »

What we do

The Centre for Social Innovation works at three different levels: deep dive, support for social entrepreneurs, and exchange. More »

How we work

Contemporary social innovation thinking recognises a four-stage process as a critical component in generating transformational outcomes. More »

Our supporters

We are grateful for the support of a number of partners and supporters, both in New Zealand and internationally. More »

Our people

The Centre’s Chief Executive is Justine Munro, and it is governed by a small working board and high-level advisory boards. More »

Our manifesto

We have identified six prerequisites for social innovation in New Zealand to thrive. More »

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News

Supporting Social Entrepreneurs

Working Group

Social entrepreneurs are critical to social innovation in NZ, but need significantly more support and development.

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Australian Centre Launches

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The SA Government-funded Australian Centre for Social Innovation launches with a Social Innovation Challenge, a focus on design-thinking and an emphasis on collaboration to find creative solutions to tough social problems.

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