Most of our work runs across multiple years with the same organisations. These are some of those relationships.
PhD economists · internationally published · see our published work →
$5.40
of social value for every $1 invested.
He Oranga Poutama (Sport NZ) · SROI, CBAx aligned
$4.00
of economic benefit for every $1 invested.
Tū Ātea · Cost-benefit analysis, 4:1
$3.90
of social value for every $1 invested.
VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai · SROI, BCR 3.9:1
$3.02
of social value for every $1 invested.
WELLfed · SROI, BCR 3.02:1
Each ratio is a conservative, evidence-based estimate built on Treasury CBAx conventions, with assumptions documented and tested in sensitivity analysis. Separately, cost-benefit analysis of the Pūhoro STEMM Academy found a net present value exceeding $122m, with the tertiary programme generating $80.80 of value for every $1 invested.
Investment strategy work built on choice modelling: community preferences gathered and incorporated directly into investment decisions, alongside market analysis to identify opportunities to grow the wealth of the rūnanga.
His meticulous approach gave us the confidence to make bold investment decisions, decisions that may not have gained the necessary support without his involvement.
Rik Tainui · Chair, Ōnuku Rūnanga
External cost-benefit analysis reports delivered over several years, tracking the Academy's impact on rangatahi Māori in STEMM and the benefits created for rangatahi, their whānau, broader society and the economy.
These have been invaluable tools and taonga for Pūhoro in helping us quantify and fully understand the positive effects that our programme has on rangatahi Māori in STEMM.
Kemp Reweti · Manahautū / CE, Pūhoro Charitable Trust
Strategy and impact work grounded in a close reading of the organisation, its sector, and the outcomes it is striving for.
He was insightful, well-informed, and took the time to deeply understand our organisation, our sector, our aspirations, and the outcomes we are striving for.
Robyn Kamira · Chief Strategy & Impact Officer, Tū Ātea
Social impact assessment of the Kurawaka supportive-housing service, commissioned by Te Matapihi — evidencing the value of a kaupapa Māori service model for tāngata with complex needs.
I acknowledge the amount of work that sits behind this report and the high quality of its content. It is an impressive report. It gives credibility to our mahi at Kurawaka and the rather simple service delivery model that sits behind it.
Barbara Browne · CEO, Kāhui Tū Kaha
SROI evaluations of Downer's Employment Pathways and Māori Leadership & Development programmes — quantifying the social value of moving people facing barriers into stable work, and of culturally grounded Māori leadership development. One of New Zealand's largest infrastructure and services firms came to Matatihi for economic rigour and a genuine Māori lens. Results confidential.
$122m
net present value — benefits to rangatahi, whānau, society and the economy.
Pūhoro STEMM Academy · Cost–benefit analysis, CBAx aligned
A multi-year cost–benefit analysis of the Academy found a net present value exceeding $122m, with the tertiary programme generating $80.80 of value for every $1 invested — for rangatahi Māori in STEMM, their whānau, wider society and the economy.
A partnership since 2021 developing social impact analysis for Pūhoro STEMM Academy, combining mātauranga Māori and kaupapa Māori with contemporary economic approaches, including Māori economy metrics built for a Māori-led offering.
Matatihi were fast, strong communicators who know their stuff. We have recommended them to other parties and will use them again in the future.
Georgina Dawson · Māori Impact Manager, PHF Science
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