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Mana Wāhine, Mana Pūtea

Mana Wāhine, Mana Pūtea: Rebalancing philanthropy in Aotearoa

Mana Wāhine, Mana Pūtera explores two questions: why so little philanthropic funding goes to women and gender equity in Aotearoa, and what might shift that.
Kua Mahue | Left Behind

Kua Mahue | Left Behind 2026

Findings from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) latest report show more New Zealanders are being trapped in poverty. The ‘Kua Mahue | Left Behind’ report brings to light the persistent and pervasive nature of poverty in Aotearoa. It draws together a range of data from government
social cohesion

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.
State of the Nation Report

State of the Nation 2026 – The Salvation Army’s Social Report Card

Every February for the past 19 years, The Salvation Army's Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit has released a State of the Nation report painting an independent picture of the wellbeing of the most vulnerable in our community.
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CAB Welfare Report Mana Āki

This excellent report highlights the impacts of recent policy changes, including sanctions, a traffic light compliance system, tighter emergency housing criteria and reduced community funding. These shifts have increased hardship, particularly for people already facing vulnerability due to low income, disability, health challenges or housing insecurity.
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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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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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