Team Naenae Trust

With the support of dedicated community-minded people and other local advocacy and community groups, TEAM Naenae Trust (TNT) has staunchly supported local interests for over 20 years. They now act as the stewards for Naenae's new community center, Te Mako, on behalf of Hutt City Council.
The first four years of their founding involved working in consultation with Hutt City Council. TNT developed a community vision and plan to positively build the Naenae community using Asset-Based Community Development principles. This model was being used by the council at the time to utilise the strengths of the community in decision-making regarding meeting community needs.