Growing CLD practice! From local stories to global connections – July 2025

Kia ora e te whānau, 

As I approach a year in this role, I’ve been reflecting on the rich learning, connection, and momentum we’ve seen throughout Aotearoa. I’ll share more on that next month, but for now, I want to acknowledge the many of you who are continuing to grow practice, share knowledge, and hold space for community voice.

That energy is reflected in the opportunities emerging across our community-led development landscape. From local workshops to global conferences, there’s plenty happening. This month we’re highlighting some of our upcoming events, with stories and insights that speak to the real impact of community-led approaches in action.

We’re steadily building out our CLD offerings to support individuals, teams, and whole organisation. If you’re looking to strengthen capability or would like a sounding board for your next steps, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re here to help.

 – Aaron Hawkins, Director, Inspiring Communities