Strong communities grow from strong relationships – May 2025

This month, we return to what really matters: people, connection, and starting where we are. We’re sharing tools, stories, and insights to support your mahi, with a focus on strengthening relationships, whether with neighbours, councils, or within your team.

Our upcoming Getting Started in CLD online workshop offers practical tools, fresh perspectives, and real-world insight to support you to strengthen relationships in your community.

‘Tis the season for collaboration too, so I’ve shared a few thoughts on what it takes to get councils and communities working well together, following on from last week’s Community Building Block session.

For more inspiration, check out our free Child Rich Communities kōrero, sharing the journey of Stone Soup and Te Ora Hou, or dive into our flexible CLD 101 Online Module, available anytime, anywhere, for a self-paced introduction or refresher.

Heaps of good stuff this month, dive in and share with your networks!

 – Aaron Hawkins, Director, Inspiring Communities