Spectrum Collective Takiwātanga
See the latest updates from the Spectrum Collective Takiwātanga – a collaboration of organisations providing services to the neurodiverse sector.
Ā MATOU MAHI | WHAT WE DO
We offer a wide range of free or highly subsidised services for community organisations, social service providers, hapori Māori, and local networks to support their journey and help achieve their goals.
Key services we offer:
- Learning Opportunities
- Organisational + Funding Advice
- Information
- Access to Research + Data
- Sourcing Volunteers
Community Members
1000
+
Organisations Supported
100
+
Training Sessions
100
+
Community Collaboration
1
+ yrs
Ā MĀTOU RATONGA | OUR SERVICES
Free or subsidised support services
COLLABORATION
Connecting organisations to work together to achieve greater impact.
DATA PROJECTS
Helping organisations to gain confidence with data - to collect, analyse and report on their own information and to use external data resources. Data can help demonstrate impact. Service provided by Community Insights - a division of SociaLink.
DISCOUNTS
Business Heroes Directory is a list of businesses that offer support and/or discounts to for-purpose and not-for-profit organisations.
MENTORING
A 6 month programme where new or aspiring leaders are matched with experienced.
ORGANISATIONAL ADVICE
Advisors available to provide one-on-one support for all aspects of the running of your organisation, including governance.
COMMUNITY INSIGHTS
Assisting with collecting and collating data across the sector for community benefit.
NETWORKING
Events and forums to support organisations to connect, learn from each other and grow together.
OPERATIONS (OFFICE) SUPPORT
A highly subsidised support service from a senior operational manager to help with various organisational needs like projects, administration, systems, marketing + websites, policies and more. Purchased in blocks of 20 hours so there's no ongoing commitment.
VOLUNTEERING SERVICES
Assist community organisations to recruit and retain volunteers as well as encourage and promote volunteering.
RESEARCH
Undertake and provide access to research relevant to the community and social service providers.
RESOURCES
DIY tools including templates, guides, videos and links to other great resources.
TRAINING + WORKSHOPS
Professional development training and workshops to learn and develop skills.
AND MORE
Our goal is to support the social sector and community organisations. We offer a wide variety of resources. Where there is a gap we are here to help connect the dots or develop needed resources. Contact us for more.
COWORKING SPACE
Managed by SociaLink, The Kollective co-working space is dedicated to the success of for-purpose, social enterprise and charitable organistions.
FINANCIALS + FUNDING
Support for all aspects of an organisation's finances and help with funding applications.
ADVOCACY
Prepare submissions and advocate on issues relevant to the social sector locally and nationally.
KAUPAPA MĀORI - WHAKAMANA TANGATA
Dedicated Kaimahi supporting hapori Māori to strengthen capability and capacity to access funding and acive their goals.
PITOPITO KŌRERO | COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
Check out our latest news, events and happenings in our community.
Member Newsletter
Community Member Newsletter – Vol 2 2025
Mentoring Programme
Office Space Available
Treaty Principles Bill Advocay
Social Security Amendment Bill Advocacy
Business Heroes breaks 50 members!
SociaLink + Other Training
Governance
Finances/Funding
Events
Vacancies
Wellington City Mission is doing amazing things!
Te Puke Hub Survives
Predict My Future: Dunedin Study on ageing
News
Mentoring in not-for-profit organisations
MEDIA RELEASE February 11, 2025 SociaLink, which supports the Western Bay of Plenty social and community sector, is offering mentoring for managers and emerging leaders in not-for-profit organisations to help them grow staff capabilities. SociaLink Mentoring Coordinator Leanne Rhodes-Robinson is
AROTAKENGA | REVIEWS
Read what some of the organisations we’ve worked with have to say about our team and services.
Thanks for putting together your fortnightly newsletter - it's always an interesting and helpful read!
It’s so reassuring to know I can discuss these topics with someone as knowledgeable as you. You will have saved me countless hours of time and stress, ensuring that Pyes Pa Hall is on the right path to governance success.
I am a huge fan of SociaLink’s work and have had dealings with them in connection with pay equity work, so it's good to discover these [Governance] resources too.
COLAB recently worked with Jana to change over our systems. All her information and training was easy to follow and clear to understand. She was easy to get a hold of if we had an issues or questions. It was a pleasure to work with her.
Thank you for doing an amazing job. We appreciated all your hard work.
You always have excellent answers 
Thanks so much for these links - these have given me some fresh inspiration for the policies.
Thanks so much for these links - these have given me some fresh inspiration for the policies. 
SociaLink Office Support is great! It saved our organisation both time and money...the service is far more than admin support. We had tech issues that we had been struggling with for months that Jana solved in a matter of hours.
A++
Thanks for putting together your fortnightly newsletter - it's always an interesting and helpful read!
It’s so reassuring to know I can discuss these topics with someone as knowledgeable as you. You will have saved me countless hours of time and stress, ensuring that Pyes Pa Hall is on the right path to governance success.
I am a huge fan of SociaLink’s work and have had dealings with them in connection with pay equity work, so it's good to discover these [Governance] resources too.
COLAB recently worked with Jana to change over our systems. All her information and training was easy to follow and clear to understand. She was easy to get a hold of if we had an issues or questions. It was a pleasure to work with her.
Thank you for doing an amazing job. We appreciated all your hard work.
You always have excellent answers
Thanks so much for these links - these have given me some fresh inspiration for the policies.
Thanks so much for these links - these have given me some fresh inspiration for the policies.
SociaLink Office Support is great! It saved our organisation both time and money...the service is far more than admin support. We had tech issues that we had been struggling with for months that Jana solved in a matter of hours.
A++
NGĀ MIHI | THANKS TO OUR KEY FUNDERS
