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Mana Wāhine, Mana Pūtea

Mana Wāhine, Mana Pūtea: Rebalancing philanthropy in Aotearoa

Mana Wāhine, Mana Pūtera explores two questions: why so little philanthropic funding goes to women and gender equity in Aotearoa, and what might shift that.
Kua Mahue | Left Behind

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
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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
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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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Why SociaLink Opposes the Move-on Orders Amendment Bill

SociaLink has made a submission opposing the Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill, arguing that rough sleeping and begging should be met with compassion and practical support, not punitive measures that fail to address the underlying causes of homelessness.
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Sector Update – 24 June 2026

Matariki
Governance Resources
National Volunteer Week
Training
Startups: Factors for Success
Charities and Innovation
Child Poverty Action Group
Election Enrolment
Vacancy: Bay Wide Comm Law

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Past Newsletters

2024

Wed December 18, 2024

Great offers & news to highlight in our final newsletter for 2024

Wed December 4, 2024

Need help with finances or your treaty bill submission?

Wed November 20, 2024

Does your organisation need some help in these uncertain times?

Wed November 6, 2024

Collaboration, especially important in these tough times

Wed October 23, 2024

Do you know what is meant by ‘Social Investment’?

Wed October 9, 2024

The State of the Sector Report is out!

Wed September 25, 2024

Training in Canva and more

Wed September 11, 2024

Free Organisational Advisor time and other opportunities/updates

Wed August 28, 2024

Events you won’t want to miss!

Wed August 14, 2024

Lots of events to tell you about

Wed July 31, 2024

Funding tips and more

Wed July 17, 2024

Tell us about your funding changes, have your say!

Wed July 3, 2024

Who are you going to vote for? This could help

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