News and Some Blogs

SociaLink asked all mayoral and ward candidates the following five questions from a social and community sector perspective. They could leave out any questions they did not want to respond to and the answers are published below, unedited.  Click on the button for the...

SociaLink and Spectrum Collective Takiwātanga have launched a map and directory for those in the social, health or education sector managing neurodiverse clients. SociaLink supports the Western Bay of Plenty social and community sector, and Spectrum Collective...

Before joining us at SociaLink she spent 10 years with the Katikati Community Centre and was always enthusiastic about working for non-profits. She started getting into “financial stuff” there, and decided to do a graduate diploma in professional accounting. She’s...

Leanne has just joined us at SociaLink.  Prior to here, she owned and managed NumberWorks'nWords for 23 years, improving children’s literacy and numeracy skills. She sold the business when she felt it was time for a change and to do something different. SociaLink was...

Following a pilot programme for 50 whānau in 2021-2022 where devices and/or fibre internet connections were gifted, key stakeholders wished to explore a sustainable option to extend the pilot into the future. In 2023 a steering group was formed consisting of...

Previously organised by Strengthening Families, this forum was re-instated via SociaLink in 2023 with the aim to strengthen relationships between those working across the social, health and education sectors. The first event was very well attended and planning is...

SociaLink, which supports the Western Bay of Plenty social and community sector, is encouraging “business heroes” to provide discounted services and products for local not-for-profit organisations.It’s launching a directory of businesses which offer discounts,...

SociaLink collaborated with Western Bay of Plenty District Council (WBOPDC) and Powerdigm, the consulting arm of Inspiring Communities to shape this project. Powerdigm took the lead on the project and took a case study approach, involving reaching out to six...

Families struggling to connect with the internet are being helped by a group of agencies keen to bridge the gap.Tu Mai Digital was set up after Covid lockdowns when it was realised that families with no internet access were falling behind in being able to participate...

SociaLink, which supports the Western Bay of Plenty social and community sector, is offering mentoring opportunities for managers and emerging leaders in not-for-profit organisations in theWestern Bay. to help them grow staff capabilities.SociaLink Mentoring...