News & Updates Archive

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Angitū strengthens pathways between marae and funders

Navigating funding can be complex and daunting. To bridge the gap, SociaLink’s Whakamana Tangata programme hosted Angitū, a seven-week series connecting 99 Western Bay of Plenty attendees directly with major regional funders. Through direct dialogue and mutual learning, the initiative helped demystify funding processes while empowering local marae to pursue their kaupapa with confidence.

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Sector Update – 22 July 2026

Moe mai rā, Irene Walker
Kaupapa Māori Happenings
Te Pā Harakeke Hui
Community Networking Forum
Te Reo Māori Glossary
People & Volunteers Resource
Policies and Procedures Resource
Service Directories
The Hine Kahukura Awards
Lotteries Funding Changes
Rebalancing Philanthropy
Youth Voice Hui
Whakamanawa Conference NSS
Seeds Impact Online Conference
Why the Vote Matters for our Sector
Research Participants Sought
Kiwibank NZer of the Year
Community Housing Webinar
AI Automation

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Kua Mahue | Left Behind 2026

Findings from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) latest report show more New Zealanders are being trapped in poverty. The ‘Kua Mahue | Left Behind’ report brings to light the persistent and pervasive nature of poverty in Aotearoa. It draws together a range of data from government and other sources, alongside input from frontline organisations.

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Changes to Lotteries Funding

Earlier this year DIA announced changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees from
1 July 2026. Existing commitments will continue to be supported, subject to formal approval under the new committee structure. All current multi-year grants recipients will be contacted by DIA with information about this.
We now have information on some of the changes.

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Sector Update – 8 July 2026

Linda Thompson tribute
Liz Davies checkin
Angitū Review
Alcohol Reg Submission
Move-on Submission
Training
Huia House
Changes to Lotteries Funding
Community Matching Fund
Matariki events
Connecting for Change
TMAPS hui
NCCSS Poverty Report
AI Note Taking Tools
NZ Wars

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