News & Updates Archive

Sector Update – 2 Sep 2026

Offers on business directory
Training
Acorn events
Age-Friendly Fund
Annual Meeting & Networking
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
World Homelessness Day
Seeds Impact Conference
Charitable Trust Deed
Local Board Roles
Climate/Disability/CGT Election Info
Free Access to Canva
Western Bay Community Awards
will&able Cleaning Products
Helen Clark Foundation
Women’s Health Hub

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pay equity

Inquiry into the Equal Pay Amendment Act

This inquiry was undertaken by a group of former MPs from across the political spectrum who came together to ensure that the people’s voices could be heard on the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 because it was passed through Parliament in one sitting, under urgency and without any public consultation.

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Sector Update – 19 Aug 2026

Annual Meeting & Networking
New Supervision Directory
Community Networking Forum
Te Pā Harakeke
Training
Election Info
Nōku te Ao Puna Pūtea Funding
Treaty Workshop for Ethnic Com
Pasifika Youth Diabetes
NZ Volunteering Awards
Volunteering Services
Leadership Team Essentials
Netsafety Week
Your First AI Agent
Ngāti Awa Kāinga Māori
Donation Tax Credits Paper

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Sector Update – 5 Aug 2026

Help your community vote
Training
Website Resources
Kaimahi Māori Hui
Cultural Induction
Connecting Marae and Funders
Lottery Fund
Creative Communities Scheme
Social Action Grants
Community Event Fund
Community Networking Forum
Volunteering Conference
Collaboration Webinar
TECT Trustees
Safety Planning Toolkit
Cyber Smart Week
Cyber Security Webinar
Impact Buying Second-Hand
Community Service Medal

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disability

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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