Visionwest responds to Budget 2026, recognising the constraints of a challenging fiscal environment, but centred on the needs of the whānau we serve.

For whānau facing the persistent challenges of poverty, Christmas can intensify the fear and whakamā (shame) of not having the means to celebrate. This report captures the impact of this key event and the heart behind our year-round work with whānau.

In February 2025, Visionwest wanted to better understand their impact and learn how they could do even more good. They partnered with ImpactLab to estimate the social value of their programme.