We believe that a more equitable future for Aotearoa NZ begins with Systems Change, and that this future is Te Tiriti-based, connected and community-designed.

Our group, known as SASS (Systems-change Advocacy, Support and Solidarity) are all experienced, hands-on community leaders from diverse backgrounds. We are fiercely passionate about Systems Change mahi that is Te Tiriti-based, community-led, relationship-led and collaborative. We meet monthly to connect, support and share learnings, resources and wisdom.

Featured News & events

  • SASS JOURNEY

    ONGOING

    Read about why this group came together, and the work the group has done so far…

  • LEARNING LUNCHES

    2024

    The Learning Lunch series is a stream of participatory online sessions hosted by the SASS Group, inviting speakers to share their work and thoughts around the theme of each session.

  • SCALING DEEP TOUR

    MAY 2025

    Following the scaling deep webinar last year, and a few requests from the SASS collective & wider community, we’re delighted to be collaborating with Systems Sanctuary so that Tatiana Fraser will be sharing her Scaling Deep research, masterclass & summit.

Featured SASS REPORT

Voices from the Frontlines:
Community-Drive Pathways for Systems Change in Aotearoa

In 2023 the group released their (not-)white paper offering five pathways towards more positive and impactful systems change.

FEATURED SASS ORGANISATIONS

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