On March 29, over 150 community members and 20+ local organizations gathered at Holy Trinity Church to oppose proposed Move On Orders. From blanket drives to political advocacy, see how Tauranga is standing up for its homeless community and calling for compassion over criminalisation.
As the peak body representing For-Purpose organisations in the Western Bay of Plenty, SociaLink has a core commitment to being a strong voice for the social and community sector. Lately our team has compiled and submitted five responses to local and national policy changes.
Check if you have successfully reregistered your Incorporated Society. Fail to do this and your society will cease to be incorporated and may lose the ability to operate as usual, including accessing bank accounts and other assets held in the society’s name.
Local funders, councils, and SociaLink invite community organisations to explore partnerships and collaboration across the Western Bay of Plenty. Submit your ideas and innovate together.
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AI is moving fast, and 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point for how small nonprofits and community services work. Drawing on predictions from two of the world’s leading AI researchers, this article breaks down what’s actually relevant for Kiwi organisations – from new skills your team will need, to how small teams could deliver more impact than ever before. We cut through the hype and explain what these changes mean for your mahi, your people, and the communities you support.
