Our Story
EVALU-NATIVE LTD was founded to deliver culturally grounded evaluation and research, with a focus on empowering communities across Aotearoa-New Zealand.
Driving Impact Through Integrity,
Honesty, and faith
EVALU-NATIVE LTD is a for-profit entity deeply committed to ethical and impactful evaluation. We operate on a unique hybrid model, where a portion of our profits directly contributes to the vital community well-being initiatives of TĀ UPEGA TRUST and the long-term vision of the Pasifika Village. Our work is rooted in Te Ao Māori and Pasifika models, ensuring culturally grounded and relevant outcomes. Our focus extends to empowering tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, and kaumātua.
Expert Strategies
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Māori and Pacific Evaluators | Co-Design Practitioners | Community-Led Change Agents
Dr Falegau Lilomaiava Silulu and Jack Nielsen are a married evaluation team grounded in whakapapa, vā, and a shared commitment to community led, culturally grounded evaluation. Falegau hails from the villages of Falefa and Mulifanua in Samoa. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at AUT’s Centre for Pacific Health and Development Research, she brings academic rigour and deep cultural insight to Pacific led evaluation. Her work honours spirituality, collective wellbeing, and indigenous knowledge—supporting systems change across health, education, and social sectors.
Jack is of Māori (Ngāpuhi) and Samoan (from the villages of Loto’pue and Vaie’e) descent. A skilled evaluator and facilitator, he specialises in kaupapa Māori and co-designed evaluation that places whānau and community at the centre. Jack has extensive experience working with diverse groups, including MELAA (Middle Eastern, Latin American, African, and Asian) communities, Rainbow communities, and the disabled community. He is passionate about relational practice, cultural safety, and building capacity in ways that are meaningful, inclusive, and lasting.
Together, they champion evaluation that is not just about evidence and defining impact, but about people, purpose, and positive transformation—leaving communities stronger than before.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To be a trusted leader in culturally grounded evaluation and care, empowering tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, and kaumātua to thrive. We aim to set the standard for culturally responsive aged care through the Pasifika Village, honouring the diverse values and wellbeing models of Aotearoa and the Pacific.
Our Mission
To bridge the gap between quality programme evaluation and meaningful community support by delivering culturally informed insights and services. We empower organisations to measure impact, uplift whānau and kaumātua, and lay the foundation for culturally grounded aged care solutions such as the Pasifika Village.
Core Values
Integrity (Ngākau Tapatahi)
Integrity (Ngākau Tapatahi)
Honesty (Pono)
Honesty (Pono)
Faith-based (Whakapono)
Faith-based (Whakapono)
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Meet Our Expert Evaluators
At EVALU-NATIVE LTD, our people are our greatest strength. Our team reflects the diverse cultures of Aotearoa and the Pacific, bringing together deep cultural insight, academic rigour, and lived experience. We are evaluators, researchers, and community navigators committed to uplifting tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, and kaumātua.
Guided by values like Ngākau Tapatahi (integrity) and Whakapono (belief), we approach each kaupapa with professionalism, manaakitanga, and respect. Whether through programme evaluation, storytelling, or community-led research, we honour the voices of our people and work to create meaningful, culturally grounded impact.
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Work With a Culturally Grounded Team
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