Kia ora Tairāwhiti
It’s time to have your say!
Wellbeing hits different when everyone’s voice is heard.
The Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey (TWS) captures what matters most to our people, providing the evidence we need for smarter decisions, stronger communities and a thriving region.
2025 Survey completions
About the survey
The Tairawhiti Wellbeing Survey is led annually by Trust Tairāwhiti to capture the perspectives and experiences of our local communities.
It tracks regional wellbeing across six muka (wellbeing outcomes) in the Trust’s wellbeing framework, He Rangitapu He Tohu Ora.
Each year the survey includes questions on life satisfaction, health, income, business opportunities, community connections and perceptions of the environment. These questions track wellbeing outcomes over time, helping us see what’s improving and where more support is needed.
Why we collect this data
- To track regional wellbeing in the same way it’s measured nationally, while aligning with our local Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Framework.
- To monitor local wellbeing outcomes over time.
- To help identify groups or areas with specific wellbeing concerns based on age, gender, ethnicity, geographic location or need.
- Understand how local and regional events, policies and initiatives impact people’s lives.
In short, it helps us see what’s working and where we can do better, together.
What happens with the data
The data tables and dashboards are freely available for anyone, from community groups to government agencies, who wants to better understand wellbeing in Tairāwhiti.
For Trust Tairāwhiti, this data guides investment and partnership decisions that reflect community priorities and needs.
TWS insights are already being used by:
Gisborne District Council | Manaaki Tairāwhiti | Te Whatu Ora | New Zealand Treasury | Auckland University | Kāinga Ora | New Zealand Institute of Economic Research | Wellbeing Alliance Aotearoa | Kāinga Ora | New Zealand Institute of Economic Research and Wellbeing Alliance Aotearoa.
Our journey
2022 – First Tairāwhiti Wellbeing Survey and national pilot survey completed.
2023–2024 – Ongoing surveys build the local wellbeing picture.
2025 – First State of Wellbeing Report released, sharing insights from 2022–2024.
2025 and beyond – Your voice continues to shape our region’s future.