Our Vision.
The Kāhu symbolises the key values of Puaingo that ground us in our aspirational pursuit of actualisation.
Vision.
Inspiring Experiences. Inspired People.
Purpose.
To inspire pride in our shared identity as people of Aotearoa so that our collective mana resonates globally with authenticity and empathy.
Core Values.
Manaakitanga.
The genuine care for others.
Whanaungatanga.
Positive relationships at the core of transformation.
Rangatiratanga.
Inspiration that empowers.
Mana Māori Motuhake.
Authentically Māori in a mana-enhancing way.
Performance Values.
Effective Communication.
Ideas are clearly understood by all parties through active listening, as well as purposeful and deliberate messaging.
Discipline.
The inner strength to prioritise long-term goals over immediate gratification, enabling sustained progress, momentum and growth.
Momentum.
The accumulated force of sustained effort, turning small steps into a perpetuating cycle of advancement, making subsequent progress more impactful.
Suspend Judgement.
Consciously delaying opinions until all relevant information is considered, maintaining an unbiased understanding to diverse perspectives.
The identity of Puaingo has been shaped by the lived experiences of Founder, Toti West. Tension can exist in contexts that yearn for the authentic co-existence of Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti. Psychological safety needs to be carefully cultivated in these spaces so that people feel inspired to self-actualise for a vision greater than themselves. This has become the core motivation for Puaingo - to inspire, to empower, to see peoples aspirations realised.