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The Story of the Stewart Island Community Centre Story
Living on an Island of 400 people means finding yourself stepping into roles that you might not otherwise.To get things done, local residents have to step up and share in… Read more
Kahu makes 23 Story
In 2009 there were only 13 children left at Halfmoon Bay Primary school, Stuart Island, which meant losing funding for the last remaining teacher and becoming a sole-charge school. The… Read more
Community groups’ expo strengthens connections Story
In recent times, pressure on the Stuart Island volunteer base has also been affected by the growing importance of tourism within the local economy. With its summer season peaks, local… Read more
A Pool to be Proud Of…. Story
Living on an island means local children spend a lot of time on wharves and in boats which in turn means that learning to swim is a priceless skill. The… Read more
Timing is everything – synchronicities in Mataura. Story
Back in 2007, community leaders of the Southland town of Mataura had received some concerning research about the health of the community and rallied the locals to come together to… Read more
Catalysing Community Connections: How neighbours day brought locals to school and beyond. Story
As part of the celebration of Neighbours Day 2011 Mataura School’s senior class (Year 6) wrote an invitation to households neighbouring the school inviting them to celebrate Neighbours Day at… Read more
The Mataura Youth Trust Story
“I want a place that children came come and be children.” This was the dream of Garry Coates, spokesman for the Mataura Youth Trust, in 2011. Read more; Mataura… Read more
Mataura Family Fun Day Story
Mataura Family Fun Day emerged from several Mataura Gala Days which had been organised by the Taskforce Events group. These gala days were improving outcomes each time but public feedback… Read more
Matariki weaves its magic in Mataura Story
Finding common ground through the celebration of Matariki recognised the unique aspects of Mataura, and grew trust and respect across formally polarised local groups, including gang members and school teachers…. Read more
Mataura Community Garden – growing vegetables and a proud reputation Story
Barbara Cunningham had an idea to grow vegetables to help support struggling families in the Mataura community by offering locally grown, fresh, cheap vegetables.