Advocacy

Ehara tokū toa i te toa takitahi, He toa takitini tokū toa.

My strength is not due to me alone, but due to the strength of many.

Advocacy

Ensuring the sector is aware of key policy changes, and assisting the sector to have a voice is one of our key roles. In this role, SociaLink works to raise awareness of local social issues such as poverty and income inequality, which impact the demand for social services. 

The Regulatory Standards Bill Threatens Democracy, Te Tiriti, and the Public Good. As the umbrella body for the community and social sector in the Western

By Liz Davies, CE SociaLink Tūhono Pāpori The Social Investment Agency held two webinars last week about the Social Investment Fund. The one I attended

29 May 2025 As you will have no doubt heard, the Social Security Amendment Bill has been passed and the introduction of Community Work Experience

Updated 21 May 2025 The Social Security Amendment Bill has passed into law and the new Community Work Experience requirements for some job seeker beneficiaries

SociaLink advocates for the wellbeing of our community sector — not just through direct support, but also by ensuring our voice is heard in local

SociaLink Chief Executive Liz Davies has released a statement on the pay equity bill being rushed through Parliament this week. SociaLink Chief Executive Liz Davies

By SociaLink Chief Executive Liz Davies In a somewhat ironic twist, the Government is considering reducing the corporate tax rate while consulting on introducing tax

See the latest updates from the Spectrum Collective Takiwātanga - a collaboration of organisations providing services to the neurodiverse sector.

Advocacy Archives

Child Poverty Action Group

The vision of the national Child Poverty Action Group vision is an Aotearoa where all children flourish free from poverty. The local CPAG is an open group and anyone is welcome to attend and participate.

Pay Equity Campaign

Workers in non government organisations (NGO’s) are paid considerably lower than their colleagues in Government or District Health Boards, yet are often working with the same clients.

Solidarity in Action - Welfare Advocacy

Handbook written by Alistair Russell and Sue Bradford

Tu Mai Digital – WBOP Inclusion Project

Following a pilot programme for 50 whānau in 2021-2022 where devices and/or fibre internet connections were gifted, key stakeholders are exploring a sustainable option to extend the pilot into the future.