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Community Member Newsletter – Vol 15 2025

New hub
Training
AGM
New Team Member: Alisha Martinez
Submission on Pay Equity
Funding
Board Roles
Governance Training
Social Investment Update
Local Elections Candidates
Tūhono Impact Launch
New Zealander of the Year Nominations
Tax & Non-Profits
Guide to Government
Windows 10 Extension
Phasing Out of 3G
Women's Surf Therapy Group
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Community Member Newsletter – Vol 14 2025

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
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SociaLink’s Submission on Pay Equity

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
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SociaLink Evaluation

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
Community Insights’ 68-item grocery shop averaging $216.63 in the Western Bay.

Western Bay Pays More at the Checkout

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.
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Community Member Newsletter – Vol 13 2025

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

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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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