Te Puna Whaiora is a 'social enterprise'. That is, we:
- 'Trade' with government agencies to deliver a service it currently does not have the expertise to deliver; or would be prohibitive if it were to establish it "from scratch".
- Carry out a defined service in return for payment on contracted terms.
- Differ from other community and voluntary sector organisations in the degree to which non-members are the intended beneficiaries of the services provided.