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Hapori Aotearoa – growing communities together Training
This two-day conference is focused on providing practical resources and building connections to better support each other and our communities. It aims to amplify the role of community development as a vital element in Aotearoa’s future through collective thinking, learning, and networking.
Connection and collaboration – September 2024
Kia ora e te whānau, At the heart of community-led development is connection and collaboration. It’s through coming together, sharing ideas, and working alongside one another that we strengthen the… Read more
Hapori Aotearoa Conference
Over the last two weeks, we have been excited to see professionals from government and community organisations, and those working to support community-led change, registering their interest to attend Hapori Aotearoa. … Read more
Upcoming Opportunities to Learn and Connect – August 2024
Kia ora e te whānau,In our differences, we find valuable opportunities to learn and grow by remembering that we are united by our shared hopes and aspirations. Community-led development (CLD)… Read more
Exciting Leadership Updates – July 2024
As Te Mātahi o te Tau (the Māori New Year) dawns, we welcome our new Directors for both Inspiring Communities and Powerdigm. This marks an exciting new chapter, we look forward… Read more
Ngā mihi nui ki a kōrua Story
We want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible contributions of Megan Courtney and Rachel Roberts. Their hard work and passion have been invaluable to Inspiring Communities and Powerdigm. While they are stepping away from their leadership roles, we are thrilled that they will continue to support Community-Led Development (CLD) within our broader networks. Megan and Rachel, we wish you all the best in your next adventures!
Strengthening Public Sector Approaches with ‘Make the Move’ Learning Series Story
Make the Move Learning Series facilitator, Sarah Morris shares her reflections on the success of our inaugural series, held March to May, 2024. Designed for public policy professionals, our series explores evidence-based methodologies in a fun and collaborative environment. Open to people working in local and central government contexts, workshops aim to build capability to shape a more inclusive and responsive public sector.
Aaron Hawkins Person
Director Aaron is a recovering elected member and resource management commissioner, who served for nine years on the Dunedin City Council (the last three of these as Mayor). Over that… Read more
Natalie Gousmett Person
Programme Lead Natalie lives in Whakatū Nelson with her partner Drew, their two young daughters and their senior pup. Natalie is a specialist in people management, leadership, community organisations, facilitation,… Read more
Kat McLennan Person
Communications Lead Kat has had 20 years working in design, marketing and communications spanning a number of industries including printing and sign manufacture, events, SaaS and the NGO sector (museums,… Read more