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Grocery Shop Dashboard launch
Training
Evaluation Report
Conflict & Board Dynamics
10 Benefits of Volunteering on a Board
Current local board roles Election dashboard Better Banking for NFPs
AI Resources
Social Cohesion: Shamubeel Eaqub
Supermarket giving profits to Salv Army
Homelessness Stats
Careers with Impact book
Training
Evaluation Report
Conflict & Board Dynamics
10 Benefits of Volunteering on a Board
Current local board roles Election dashboard Better Banking for NFPs
AI Resources
Social Cohesion: Shamubeel Eaqub
Supermarket giving profits to Salv Army
Homelessness Stats
Careers with Impact book
SociaLink has made a detailed submission to the People’s Select Committee expressing strong opposition to the Pay Equity Amendment Act 2025. The Act, passed under urgency without public consultation, threatens progress on fair pay for wāhine in the social and community sector. Our submission highlights the serious impact on undervalued
As you may be aware, Bay Trust approached SociaLink Tūhono Pāpori about being independently evaluated by Ruth Hungerford from Momentum Research & Evaluation Ltd. SociaLink was keen to ensure that we are delivering helpful, relevant services that are making a positive difference to the amazing mahi for-purpose organisations do every
With increasing scrutiny of supermarkets and food prices, Tauranga’s story stands out: on average, locals are paying more for groceries than shoppers in other major centres across Aotearoa.
SociaLink Services: Research
Training
Funding
Infoodle tools
Community Sector Insights 2025
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Resources
New Team Member: Natalie
Governance Vacancies
Events
Feedback: CWE & BHD
Local News: Hunt for Good
Local Elections
Articles: Reg Stnds Bill
Article: School lunches
Training
Funding
Infoodle tools
Community Sector Insights 2025
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Resources
New Team Member: Natalie
Governance Vacancies
Events
Feedback: CWE & BHD
Local News: Hunt for Good
Local Elections
Articles: Reg Stnds Bill
Article: School lunches
Did you know that research is one of SociaLink’s core areas of focus? Behind the scenes, we’re working to ensure the Western Bay of Plenty’s social and community sector has access to timely, relevant insights to help guide our and your mahi.
Community Insights, The Kollective and Volunteering Services, all divisions of SociaLink, also provide separate newsletters with useful information and updates.
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