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Check out our latest news, events and happenings in the social and community sectors below. Sign up to our e-newsletters for regular updates to your inbox here.

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Social Cohesion in New Zealand 2026

A new report from the Helen Clark Foundation on the state of social cohesion in our country shows rising opposition to immigration, falling trust in government, and rising loneliness. New Zealand appears to be sliding backwards on every factor that measures social cohesion.
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Sector Update – 15 Apr 2026

Collaboration/connection
Training
Leadership Mentoring
Cultural Capability Training
Fuel Prices Surveys
Lizard News Business Hero
Community Network Forum
Mental Health Hui
Te Pā Harakeke
Partnering to Prosper Fund
Setting Up a New Organisation
Move On Orders Protest
De-registered?
Visual Storytelling
Political Panel
Core Skills Toolkit
AI Readiness for NFPs
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The Move On ‘Move On Orders’ event in Tauranga brought together local voices to oppose the proposal and speak openly about the barriers our homeless face

Move On Where? Local Voices Respond to Proposed Move On Orders

On March 29, over 150 community members and 20+ local organizations gathered at Holy Trinity Church to oppose proposed Move On Orders. From blanket drives to political advocacy, see how Tauranga is standing up for its homeless community and calling for compassion over criminalisation.
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Organisational Advisor Change

We are bidding a fond farewell to our long-standing Organisational Advisor, Christa George, as she moves on to new ventures. We are also thrilled to welcome Ani Stace to the team, who brings a wealth of hands-on experience to support our Western Bay of Plenty for-purpose organisations.
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Sector Update – 1 Apr 2026

Co-governance in action
Cultural Capability Training
Training
Fuel Prices Survey
New Business Heroes
Te Pā Harakeke
Western Bay Community Awards
Pride Month
Inc Societies
Elder Support
Netsafe Training
Election Info
Free AI Training
Partnering to Prosper Fund
Funding Guide
Climate Action Fund
NSS Conference
Families open up homes
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Where there’s smoke, there’s…Advocacy

As the peak body representing For-Purpose organisations in the Western Bay of Plenty, SociaLink has a core commitment to being a strong voice for the social and community sector. Lately our team has compiled and submitted five responses to local and national policy changes.

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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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