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When Megan Met Regan – The Business Heroes Directory In Action

Megan met Regan through the Business Heroes Directory, and it was a partnership that made a real impact for Megan’s organisation. Megan Leigh, General Manager of Live for More, was looking for IT support to help her team work more efficiently. She discovered SociaLink’s Business Heroes Directory, a free online
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Pacific Health Research in Tauranga

'Safe, Connected, and Accessible: Young People Shaping the Healthy Streets Approach in Tauranga' was research conducted in Tauranga exploring how rangatahi can help shape safer, healthier, and more connected streets, providing insights for urban planners and decision‑makers to respond to youth needs.
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Looking Ahead: Future Trends in Social Service Delivery Report

With rapid change all around us, what might social services look like in 15 years? This report explores how artificial intelligence, digital technology, data and climate disruption could shape our mahi, helping for-purpose organisations and social service providers prepare, adapt and make the most of emerging opportunities.
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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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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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10 Benefits of Volunteering on a Board

Have you ever considered joining a board? Whether it’s for a local charity, community group, or national non-profit, serving on a board is a powerful way to give back while growing your own skills. You don’t need to be a governance expert to start – just a willingness to learn,

See our other divisions’ websites with useful information and resources here:

Volunteering Services              Community Insights (data)            The Kollective (co-working space)  

 

Volunteering Services also puts out monthly e-newsletters with useful information and updates for:

  • Volunteers and
  • Volunteer-involving organisations

 

Sign up here.

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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