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Environment Network Manawatū – Collective Impact, Together Story
Environment Network Manawatū is a locally-led initiative doing amazing things to enable wellbeing in their part of Aotearoa. Their insights were brought together with our own to provide new framing and advice for how councils (and others!) can more effectively support and partner with key local ‘anchor’ organisations in their communities.
Building a platform for successful CLD in Aotearoa – March 2024
Building a platform for successful CLD in AotearoaAs we usher in Autumn, we’re thrilled to share a fantastic line-up of CLD opportunities for those championing community-driven change at grassroots and… Read more
Ngā mihi o Te Tau Hau Pākeha – Child Rich Communities Feb 2024
Hoping you’ve all had a long summer break and are returning refreshed. Refreshed is exactly where we are at in Child Rich Communities this 2024, with work taking place on… Read more
Join us! Collaborating and connecting for CLD in 2024
Enabling the conditions for CLD!Every few years Inspiring Communities embarks on a strategic refresh journey, evolving and refining what community-led development (CLD) is within the unique context of Aotearoa, our role… Read more
Powering Up Communities to Deliver Local Wellbeing Resource
This report was commissioned by Western Bay of Plenty District Council (WBOPDC). Its aim is to spark thinking about local structures and approaches that can enable communities to improve their own wellbeing.
Child Rich Communities – we all want what’s best for our tamariki! Story
After the launch of the Child Rich Bright Spots Report back in 2016, a number of the community-led initiatives featured in the report came together to share learning and ideas…. Read more
Mary-Jane Rivers becomes an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit Story
First, to go back to the early 2000s. Mary-Jane was extremely concerned at the way communities had been hollowed out by the massive socio-economic reforms of the 1980s and 1990s. They brought… Read more
Re-weaving community: Across the generations, everyone contributing to a good life Story
The heart of Wesley Rātā Village is its incredible community – the residents, Village Guiding Group, Te Āti Awa, Hutt City Council, and the many supportive locals and businesses. More than just… Read more
Meri kirihimete! Dec 2023
In this final pānui for 2023 we celebrate some of the incredible communities who have been paving the way for CLD this year. And before we close our laptop lids… Read more
Oct/Nov 2023 – Supporting and growing CLD
As we near the end of the year, we are starting to plan for a new year ahead. Steering the direction of our waka into 2024 and the opportunities and… Read more