News & Updates Archive

election

When the People Who Need to Be Heard Aren’t Voting

The people who are most affected by government policies are often the least likely to vote. In Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty, lower-income communities have some of the lowest voter turnout rates. This raises important questions about barriers to voting, whose voices are being heard, and how we can help ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in our democracy.

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Sector Update – 16 Sep 2026

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Lotteries feedback
Community Events
Offers on business directory
Training
Ripples to Waves
World Homelessness Day
Vacancy
Baywide Com Law
Local Board Roles
Governance training
Election webinars
Workforce Research Programme
Care Beyond Profits Podcast

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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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