Candidates representing some of the major political parties presented their ideas on social issues this week to an audience of about 50 people working in the social and charities sector.The meeting was organised by SociaLink and Volunteering Services which supports...
Month: September 2023
International relationship researcher to run local workshop
International relationship researcher Rory Kilmartin is running a day-long workshop in Te Puke next month to help people build more effective communication and relationships.The workshop is on Monday October 9, 9.30am to 5pm at the Orchard Church, MacLoughlin Dr, Te...
Kat’s volunteering for others saves her sanity
Kat Reihana’s efforts to help others in the Tauranga community have saved her mental health - and she says could help many more.Kat runs Kat’z Clothes on Wheels, a free clothing service for the homeless and those in need that she runs out of a van and a couple of...
Fundraising Rena movie night for environmental groups
Volunteering Services and Envirohub are running a fundraiser screening of the Rena disaster movie Taking Back Our Beach next month to raise funds for two environmental groups.The screening will be held on Wednesday 11 October at 6.45pm, at United Cinemas Bayfair, and...