About us
We passionately believe in a more just world. Our purpose is to support community action and community building through participatory education and research. Our vision is of a future with economic, social and environmental justice in Aotearoa, based on Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Kotare Trust responded to the call for a ‘school for social change’ which came out of an early 1990’s national dialogue of people and sectors working for change – ‘Building Our Own Future’. We were set up to offer Tiriti based social change education and research and have been offering regular programmes since 1999.
The Trust takes its name from the indigenous kingfisher with the sharp eyes and beak, the harsh voice and the brilliant feathers. The Kotare inspires us to get to the roots of injustice and encourage and challenge those working for change through education and community based research.
"I have found Kotare’s facilitatiors to be attentive and inclusive, always ensuring a maximum amount of participation and honesty in discussions."
workshop participant 2009