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SociaLink Tauranga Moana

Newsletters:

Our newsletter goes out to our members every fortnight

 

Click below to view previous issues: 

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

Other News & Blogs:  

Key Takeaways from the Community Governance Aotearoa (CGA) Conference – Rotorua – 12 November 2024

By Liz Davies, Chief Executive, SociaLink/Tūhono Pāpori   It was great to be joined by Soi Pearson, one of SociaLink’s Co-Chairs, and Christa George, SociaLink’s Organisational Advisor.   Rose Hiha-Agnew, CEO of CGA   CGA surveyed...
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Key Takeaways from CNA Collective Currents Conference – 24 & 25 October 2024

By Liz Davies, Chief Executive, SociaLink/Tūhono Pāpori   It was great to see Margaret Scrimgeour and Chris Johnston from CoLab in Te Puke, and Nicky Austin from Katikati Community Centre at the conference. These were my main great takeaways...
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Social Investment Explainer available now

The current Government has announced its commitment to a Social Investment approach. In addition to her role as Finance Minister, Nicola Willis has also been appointed Minister for Social Investment. What's SOCIAL INVESTMENT all about and how could...
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Survey Report out now: WBOP Social and Community Service Providers on Funding and Service Demand

SociaLink has observed cost of living and other social-economic and political factors are affecting the environment in which social and community sector not-for-profit organisations operate. There are reports of reduced income from donations or...
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The Social Return on Investment Quandary

Many social service, health and community service providers are having conversations internally about whether they should undertake a Social Return on Investment (SROI) review to assess the impact and value of their services and programmes. An SROI...
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SociaLink’s Annual Report 2024

"It is with great pleasure that we present the Annual Report for 2023-2024. Reflecting on the past year, we are filled with a sense of pride and optimism. This report highlights the strategic achievements, strengthened partnerships, and governance...
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Mystery pair donate to family charity

While most charities and social agencies are struggling to find enough funding to support the many demands on their resources, one Tauranga charity has just benefited from a very generous donation from two strangers.Families Achieving Balance...
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2024 Tauranga City Council Mayoral and Ward Candidates – Social and Community Sector Responses

SociaLink asked all mayoral and ward candidates the following five questions from a social and community sector perspective. They could leave out any questions they did not want to respond to and the answers are published below, unedited.  Click on...
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Directory launched for those supporting neurodiversity

SociaLink and Spectrum Collective Takiwātanga have launched a map and directory for those in the social, health or education sector managing neurodiverse clients. SociaLink supports the Western Bay of Plenty social and community sector, and...
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Amanda Earl

Before joining us at SociaLink she spent 10 years with the Katikati Community Centre and was always enthusiastic about working for non-profits. She started getting into “financial stuff” there, and decided to do a graduate diploma in professional...
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