ABOUT US
WEAll Aotearoa is a Te Tiriti led, non-partisan ‘think and do’ tank building a movement and empowering people to redesign Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy around the wellbeing of our people and te taiao.
We believe that, to achieve this vision, we need transformational change - change that challenges ‘business as usual’ and addresses the root causes of inequality and environmental harm.
Why do we need a Wellbeing Economy?
Despite rising levels of GDP we are seeing growing inequality, people are caught in cycles of poverty and despair, unable to find warm and safe housing or to buy healthy kai for the whole family. Nature is groaning under the weight of human exploitation and wasteful behaviour.
Aotearoa is currently exceeding 6 of 9 planetary boundaries.
Two thirds of New Zealanders think that our economy is rigged in favour of the rich and powerful.
The poorest half of New Zealanders own only 2% of the wealth.
Our vision
Our vision is a more prosperous Aotearoa as measured by the wellbeing of our communities, the health of our environment, and the inclusiveness of our societies, not just GDP.
A Wellbeing Economy puts our human and planetary needs at the centre of its activities, ensuring that these needs are all equally met, by design.
Economic systems change
Our theory of change is informed by historic experience and real world case studies of change.
To achieve our vision and mission we work with our members and partners in a non-partisan way to redesign our economic system through new knowledge, narratives and connections.
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Share and create new knowledge about economic systems
Demonstrate a Wellbeing Economy in practice
Support decision makers to implement Wellbeing Economy strategies
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Paint a vision of a Wellbeing Economy that inspires people of all walks of life to participate
Redefine the boundaries of economic possibilities
Amplify existing mahi towards a Wellbeing Economy
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Support and connect networks of people and organisations working towards a Wellbeing Economy
Strengthen connections that together have the power to change the global economic system
Provide space for inclusive participation
Wellbeing Economy Strategies
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Circular Economy
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Regenerative Economy
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Doughnut Economics
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Post Growth
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Solidarity Economy
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Common Good Economy
Our Partners
Our partners are organisations we have worked with to further the vision of a Wellbeing Economy.
