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Whangaroa Community Playground Story
The residents of Kaeo – a town of 450 in the Far North – have come together to bring colour and play into their community. When Eljon Fitzgerald took his… Read more
Hemp venture places community at the heart of business Story
Hikurangi Enterprises, a charitable company based in Ruatoria, is placing local employment and environmental sustainability at the centre of a hemp growing venture that aims to build economic development in… Read more
Ōpōtiki on TV Story
Ōpōtiki is sure doing things the community-led way. Read more about their story on Seven Sharp and their CLD approaches
Network Survey 2017 Results Story
The profile and awareness of CLD has increased in the last few years. Belief in the importance of CLD to New Zealand’s future has also strengthened.
Action Builds Westport Community Story
What started as a dream for a few members of the Buller Cycling Club has turned into a full-scale community supported initiative.
Blackball: Embracing Opportunity Story
The town of Blackball is stepping up to meet the opportunities predicted to come from the new Paparoa Track and Pike29 Memorial Track between Blackball and Punakaiki. The latest addition… Read more
Our Advice to Incoming Ministers, Nov 2017
The new Labour-led Government needs to be prepared to put local solutions advocated by local communities more at the centre. This means supporting them.
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
October Newsletter Story
Read stories from Ōpōtiki and Kaikōura – some how to cld tips, Bright Spots Webinar, the latest reports from here and overseas & more – including the lessons learned and story behind this image!
Ōpōtiki using their taonga to harbour a dream Story
Over the past 20 years Te Whakatōhea and partners have co invested in research and farming infrastructure to harvest spat and grow mussels. Both are now being produced at extraordinary rates.