About Work
Raft
Work Raft Trust
was established to provide a flexible and responsive approach
to developing models and resources for community-based information and
communications technology (ICT) projects.
Our vision is that
New Zealand becomes a country where the full potential of information
and communication technologies is harnessed in pursuit of equitable and
sustainable community and economic development.
People
Work Raft is uniquely positioned to deliver
against its objectives: the founding trustees bring many years of
practical business, academic, and community experience. They are:
Bevis
England: Executive Trustee for Work Raft, Director of Telework New
Zealand, and Ambassador for Information Technology in Waitakere City.
Bevis combines a long history of social and voluntary work with an extensive
background in technology, journalism and public relations, and business
consulting. In the ‘community ICT’ field he has worked with local governments,
Maori organisations, and other community groups.
Andy
Williamson: Deputy Chair of the Government's Digital Strategy
Advisory group and Chair of the WaitakereOnline Editorial Board, Andy is
also Managing Director of Wairua Consulting. He has a background
in policy and the strategic use of ICT and is an experienced consultant
and researcher. His interests include community informatics and
citizen-based eDemocracy.
Greg
Presland: Solicitor.
All three founding trustees were also members of Waitakere City Council’s
Eco Tech Advisory Group
Funding
Work Raft relies
on funding from partners and sponsors. It is set up as an active partner for any organisation that wants to
achieve genuine outcomes with ICT-based initiatives – particularly in the
field of sustainable, equitable development. Such partners could include:
- technology vendors and providers seeking to reach and develop new
markets,
- community groups who share Work Raft’s objectives or wish to benefit
from its work,
- corporate bodies seeking innovative and effective sponsorship
opportunities, and
- government organisations looking for practical assistance with policy
implementation.
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Aims and Objects
Goals, deliverables and outcomes

Work Raft does not aim merely to discuss and pilot new ideas:
it actively works to deliver sound community outcomes.
Work Raft does not seek to just agitate on technology
issues: it focuses on developing, implementing and supporting practical
tools, to deliver tangible benefits.
Work Raft does not believe that technology on its own is ‘the answer’:
a holistic approach that recognises the role of broad consultation, the
need for training and understanding, and the power of existing
communities, networks and tools is essential for equitable development.
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