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# Inspiring Communities

Promoting community-led development (CLD) in Aotearoa

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/sitemap.xml): Contains all public/indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Learning, resources and opportunities - June 2026](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/07/28/learning-resources-and-opportunities-june-2026/)
- [Shared insights and community connection - May 2026](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/07/28/shared-insights-and-community-connection-may-2026/)
- [Mokopuna and Whānau-led Change](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/03/31/mokopuna-and-whanau-led-change/)
- [Supporting agencies to work better with communities](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/05/05/supporting-agencies-to-work-better-with-communities/)
- [Share your whakaaro - April 2026](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/05/05/share-your-whakaaro-april-2026/)
- [Strategy, impact and Te Tiriti in action - Feb 2026](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/03/31/strategy-impact-and-te-tiriti-in-action/)
- [Fill your kete - learning opportunities and sector insights - March 2026](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/03/31/fill-your-kete-learning-opportunities-and-sector-insights/)
- [Building accessible and resilient communities - Feb 2026](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/03/31/building-accessible-and-resilient-communities/)
- [What’s ahead for community-led development - Jan 2026](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/03/31/whats-ahead-for-community-led-development-in-2026/)
- [Celebrating people, places and the power of community - Dec 2025](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/03/31/celebrating-people-places-and-the-power-of-com/)
- [Meri Kirihimete from Powerdigm - Dec 2025](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/02/03/meri-kirihimete-from-powerdigm-dec-2025/)
- [Community-led practice in action - Nov 2025](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/02/03/community-led-practice-in-action-nov-2025/)
- [Weaving our strengths and connections - Oct 2025](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/02/03/weaving-our-strengths-and-connections-oct-2025/)
- [Making the invisible visible - Oct 2025](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/02/03/making-the-invisible-visible/)
- [Learning, leading and local change - Sept2025](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2026/02/03/learning-leading-and-local-change-sept-2025/)
- [Rooted in Community: Introducing Tūhono Impact - Aug 2025](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2025/08/19/rooted-in-community-introducing-tuhono-impact/)
- [Building stronger, connected communities - Aug 2025](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2025/08/19/building-stronger-connected-communities-aug-2025/)
- [The Power of Rangatahi-Led Community Change](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2025/08/19/the-power-of-rangatahi-led-community-change/)
- [Growing CLD practice! From local stories to global connections - July 2025](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2025/08/19/growing-cld-practice-from-local-stories-to-global-connections-july-2025/)
- [Matariki Mā Puanga, celebrate together - June 2025](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/2025/08/19/matariki-ma-puanga-celebrate-together-june-2025/)

## Pages

- [Supporting Stronger Communities Through Community-led Development](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/)
- [Getting Started](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/training/getting-started/)
- [Building Skills](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/training/building-skills/)
- [Hapori Aotearoa 2027](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/training/hapori-aotearoa-2027/)
- [Practice in Action](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/training/practice-in-action/)
- [Child Rich Communities](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/resources/child-rich-communities/)
- [Learning Cluster](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/resources/child-rich-communities/learning-cluster/)
- [Resources - Ngā rauemi](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/resources/)
- [Micro-credential in Community-led Development Facilitation](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/training/qualification-cld-training/)
- [Child Rich Communities Online Kōrero](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/training/building-skills/crc-online-korero/)
- [Work with diverse people and sectors](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/resources/approaches/work-with-diverse-people-and-sectors/)
- [Our way of working - Ā mātou tikanga whakahaere](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/people/our-way-of-working/)
- [Our Vision, Mission and Whakapapa](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/people/vision/)
- [Training - Te Ara Ako](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/training/)
- [Consulting](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/consulting/)
- [Contact us - Whakapā mai](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/people/contact/)
- [Koha Contribution](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/people/who-we-work-with/donate/)
- [Our supporters](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/people/who-we-work-with/)
- [News](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/stories/news/)
- [Te Raranga – Custom Training](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/training/te-raranga-custom-training/)

## Webinars

- [Mokopuna and Whānau-led Change](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/mokopuna-and-whanau-led-change/)
- [Exploring the journey of Stone Soup and Te Ora Hou](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/exploring-the-journey-of-stone-soup-and-te-ora-hou/)
- [The power of whānau and rangatahi-driven community change](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/the-power-of-whanau-and-rangatahi-driven-community-change/)
- [Growing Social Impact: Introducing Tūhono Impact](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/growing-social-impact-introducing-tuhono-impact/)
- [Building community through kai sustainability](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/building-community-through-kai-sustainability/)
- [Stories of change and success: shifting towards thriving communities](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/stories-of-change-and-success-shifting-towards-thriving-communities/)
- [Rangatahi. Community. Leadership](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/rangatahi-community-leadership/)
- [Global Perspectives From the Edge – Deepening the Connection to Community and Culture](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/global-perspectives-from-the-edge-deepening-the-connection-to-community-and-culture/)
- [Yes We Can. Fund effectively, Change will happen](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/yes-we-can-fund-effectively-change-will-happen/)
- [The power of place-based collaboration](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/the-power-of-place-based-collaboration/)
- [Strengthening Our Villages](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/strengthening-our-villages/)
- [Locally-led Matters - Harnessing the power of collaborative local leadership](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/locally-led-matters-harnessing-the-power-of-collaborative-local-leadership/)
- [Embracing Te Tiriti, Fostering Community](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/fostering-communities-strengthening-te-tiriti/)
- [Shaping the Future](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/shaping-the-future/)
- [Power and Participation](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/power-and-participation/)
- [Connecting up Government – Building Local – Predator Free NZ](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/connecting-up-government-building-local-predator-free-nz/)
- [Community Innovation Insights during COVID-19](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/community-innovation-insights-during-covid-19/)
- [From Response to Recovery](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/from-response-to-recovery/)
- [Little Engines that Can](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar/little-engines-that-can/)

## Stories

- [Waiapu Kids Merivale Whānau Aroha](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/waiapu-kids-merivale-whanau-aroha/)
- [Guild Street Housing Community](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/guild-street-housing-community/)
- [Kotahitaka, Ōtepoti-Dunedin Community Hub](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/kotahitaka-dunedin-community-hub/)
- [Te Pae Urungi, part of Wesley Community Action](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/te-pae-urungi-part-of-wesley-community-action/)
- [Creating Child Rich Communities](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/creating-child-rich-communities/)
- [Moving decision-making closer to whānau](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/moving-decision-making-closer-to-whanau/)
- [Tāfesilafa’i: Reclaiming wellbeing through Samoan indigenous practices in Aoga Amata](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/tafesilafai-reclaiming-wellbeing-through-samoan-indigenous-practices-in-aoga-amata/)
- [Communities Feeding Communities Initiative](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/communities-feeding-communities-initiative/)
- [Rethinking impact, accountability and relational practice](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/rethinking-impact-accountability-and-relational-practice/)
- [Child-Rich Stories of Local Leadership in Action](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/child-rich-stories-of-local-leadership-in-action/)
- [Telling your impact story with Tūhono Impact](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/telling-your-impact-story-with-tuhono-impact/)
- [Revisiting Stone Soup: A Decade of Community-Led Action in Whanganui](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/revisiting-stone-soup-a-decade-of-community-led-action-in-whanganui/)
- [Video: The Heathcote Village Project](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/video-the-heathcote-village-project/)
- [Why Local Elections Matter for our Communities](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/why-local-elections-matter-for-our-communities/)
- [Stone Soup – a mix of vision and action ](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/stone-soup-a-mix-of-vision-and-action/)
- [Getting Local Government to Work With Communities](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/getting-local-government-to-work-with-communities/)
- [The Women’s Friendship Project](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/the-womens-friendship-project-a-journey-in-community-led-development/)
- [Tawaipareira Reserve Placemaking](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/tawaipareira-reserve-placemaking/)
- [Building Welcoming Communities in Gore](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/building-welcoming-communities-in-gore/)
- [Building Financial Resilience Through Community Leadership](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story/building-financial-resilience-through-community-leadership/)

## Resources

- [Our engagement with Te Tiriti o Waitangi](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/our-engagement-with-te-tiriti-o-waitangi/)
- [Working with Tāngata Whenua](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/working-with-tangata-whenua/)
- [Te Reo Māori resources](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/te-reo-resources/)
- [Our CLD Principles – Hei tautoko](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/nga-matapono-cld-principles/)
- [Learning by Doing - a handbook](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/learning-by-doing-a-handbook/)
- [What is community-led development?](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/what-is-community-led-development/)
- [Impact Stories - Understanding the impact and ingredients of success](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/impact-stories/)
- [Powering Up Communities to Deliver Local Wellbeing](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/powering-up-communities-to-deliver-local-wellbeing/)
- [Make the Move - shifting how the public sector works with communities](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/make-the-move-shifting-how-the-public-sector-works-with-communities/)
- [Working with complexity](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/working-with-complexity/)
- [He Manawa Māori - A Māori Heart](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/he-manawa-maori-a-maori-heart/)
- [Collective Change Kōrero 2](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/collective-change-korero-2/)
- [Collective Change Kōrero 3 – a collective pathway](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/collective-change-korero-3-a-collective-pathway/)
- [The Review into the Future for Local Government - Final Report](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/the-review-into-the-future-for-local-government-final-report/)
- [Feedback on the Future for Local Government](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/feedback-on-the-future-for-local-government/)
- [The Productivity Commission - A Fair Chance For All](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/a-fair-chance-for-all/)
- [Centring equity and place-based approaches in systemic transformation](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/centring-equity-and-place-based-approaches-in-systemic-transformation/)
- [Be the Change - Funding and Equity](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/be-the-change-funding-and-equity/)
- [Community engagement tips](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/reach-out/)
- [Enabling Local Wellbeing](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource/enabling-local-wellbeing/)

## People

- [Donna Provoost](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/donna-provoost/)
- [Louise Petzold](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/louise-petzold/)
- [David Hanna](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/david-hanna/)
- [Kat McLennan](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/kat-mclennan/)
- [Anna Parker](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/anna-parker/)
- [Holly Walker](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/holly-walker/)
- [Kindra Douglas](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/kindra-douglas/)
- [Aaron Hawkins](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/aaron-hawkins/)
- [Natalie Gousmett](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/natalie-gousmett/)
- [Lynnette Holland](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/lynnette-holland/)
- [Moira Lawler](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/moira-lawler/)
- [Judy Kumeroa](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/judy-kumeroa/)
- [Jo Brand](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/jo-brand/)
- [Kena Duignan](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/kena-duignan/)
- [Kerry Jenner](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/kerry-jenner/)
- [Amy Irvine](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/amy-irivine/)
- [Gwyn John](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/gwyn-john/)
- [Di Rump](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_person/di-rump/)

## Categories

- [Inspiring Communities](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/category/news/)
- [Powerdigm Updates](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/category/powerdigm/)
- [Pānui Child Rich Communities](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/category/child-rich-communities-2/)

## Webinar Categories

- [Webinars](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_webinar_category/webinars/)

## Story Categories

- [Auckland](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/auckland/)
- [Noticing change Resource](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/noticing-change-resource/)
- [Regional Initiative](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/regional-initiative/)
- [Case Study](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/case-study/)
- [Massey Matters](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/massey-matters/)
- [Good Cents](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/good-cents/)
- [Nelson](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/nelson/)
- [Rakiura – Stewart Island](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/rakiura-stewart-island/)
- [Uncategorized](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/uncategorized/)
- [About IC](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/about-ic/)
- [Coromandel](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/coromandel/)
- [Neighbourhoods Resource](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/neighbourhoods-resource/)
- [Opotiki](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/opotiki/)
- [Great Start Taita](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/great-start-taita/)
- [Mataura](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/mataura/)
- [Southland](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/southland/)
- [Tamaki](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/tamaki/)
- [Waitara](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/waitara/)
- [Waitara - Taranaki](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/waitara-taranaki/)
- [Lower Hutt - Taita](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_story_category/lower-hutt-taita/)

## Types

- [Approaches](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/approaches/)
- [Other](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/other/)
- [Thought Leadership](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/thought-leadership/)
- [Take action](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/take-action/)
- [Grow from shared local visions](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/grow-from-shared-local-visions/)
- [Build from Strengths](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/build-from-strengths/)
- [Work with Diverse People and Sectors](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/work-with-diverse-people-and-sectors/)
- [Grow Collaborative Local Leadership](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/grow-collaborative-local-leadership/)
- [Learn by Doing](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/learn-by-doing/)
- [Perspectives](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/perspectives/)
- [Frameworks](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/frameworks/)
- [Reports](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/reports/)
- [Residents](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/residents/)
- [Community activators](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/community-activators/)
- [Enablers](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_resource_type/enablers/)

## People Categories

- [Board](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_people_category/board/)
- [Team](https://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/blog/ic_people_category/team/)