Totara Development Institute

is a not for profit organisation established in May 2005 and is dedicated to "creating platforms for the development of sustainable capacity within community groups".

Totara Development Institute coordinates & manages tailored project teams, to undertake research, consultancy & support services with small business, community & Whanau, Hapu, Iwi clientele groups.

Totara Development Institute provides professional advice services in four key areas of development:

• Environmental
• Economic
• Social
• Cultural

Our objectives are:

• To advance sustainable management practices
• To support QBL development
• To provide innovative ways of achieving positive outcomes & results for communities