Do you now of whānau that do not have a device and internet access? From a SociaLink led Covid lockdown survey, one of the community challenges identified was the lack of access to reliable devices and internet services for whānau. For those unable to access the use...
Support & Resources
Stop expecting nonprofits to merge. It’s annoying
An interesting point of view from the Nonprofit AF written by Vu Le, the former Executive Director of RVC, a nonprofit in Seattle that promotes social justice by developing leaders of color, strengthening organizations led by communities of color, and fostering...
What do auditors do to liven up the party?
They don’t turn up! By Ken Collings (Chartered Accountant and ex-auditor) There are heaps of jokes about auditors but when you want to get one it’s not so funny. First, they are hard to find and second, the fees can be pretty expensive, so why do we want an audit at...
The Kollective – a resource for the community sector
It is timely at the start of 2021 for many organisations to think about office space, particularly given during lockdown in 2020 when many staff worked from home which has for many organisations continued, with staff working from home a lot more than pre-lockdown. ...
Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival 2021
Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival 2021 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, from 10AM to 4PM Free @ 17th Ave, Historic Village, Tauranga Te Kohinga Reconciliation Network will staff a Treaty/History information marquee and host workshops in the Village Theatre focusing on these...
Exemptions for the use of face masks
As you may be aware from today the use of masks or face coverings are mandatory for: • people travelling on public transport services in, into and out of the Auckland region (except for children under 12 years of age and a person who has a medical condition that...
Moving Practice Online plus a few more words
Knowledge exchange for social service practitioners adapting to the Covid -19 context.
Put together by SSPA and University of Otago.
Resources to share for Covid-19
Three great resources, very easy to understand… Can I meet the Neighbours? Bubble Poster to explain why we have our bubbles. Virus vs Everyone – download information for useful support through Covid-19.
Other Financial Relief
Covid-19 financial relief Good Shepherd have repurposed their NILS no interest loans for people who are financially impacted by Covid-19. Our eligibility criteria will be applied to your situation right now. We can now provide over the phone: Loans for urgent...
Make Sense of Your Employment Situation
A flow chart to help you make sense of your employment situation as NZ heads into lock-down due to Covid-19.
Regional Emergency Management – 0800 Welfare Number
0800 884 222 (7am to 7pm) has been set up to help the vulnerable and isolated members of our community during the Level 4 lock down.