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Sustaining Victory Story
Kindra writes about her time at Victory Community Centre in Nelson.
February Newsletter – Building Connections
Community-led development is all about relationships so building connections is the theme of our first newsletter for 2016. We’re also introducing a new feature: a blog called I’ve Been thinking….. Our… Read more
A light touch – firm results Story
From the side-lines we watched a piece of unused council land in Central Auckland transform into a garden that would encourage pollinators like butterflies and bees. One woman with a… Read more
‘No Place Like Home’ Treasure Hunt Story
By Sue Jenkins On Saturday 13th February Newtown was home to a very special kind of Treasure Hunt, revealing, to residents and visitors alike, some hidden treasures lying at the… Read more
IC Survey results demonstrate the Influence of IC and CLD Story
Inspiring Communities has been very influential in changing the thinking about community-led development and being a conduit to innovative ideas and Kiwi practice wisdom. Survey respondent Inspiring Communities November survey… Read more
Building Business Connections over Breakfast Story
By Anna Larsen, Manager, Welcome Bay Community Centre Inc The Community Centre in Welcome Bay is in the heart of a unique Tauranga suburb. Welcome Bay’s nearly 18 thousand people… Read more
Eketahuna – It’s a long way from the city Story
By Bridget Wellwood , Chair of both the Eketahuna Our Town Committee and the Eketahuna / Mellemskov Museum How does a small town, famous for being in the middle of nowhere in… Read more
Submission to the NZ Productivity Commission June 2015 Story
From: Good Cents Porirua – Great Start Taita – Tiakina ō Tātou Tamariki – Inspiring Communities Firstly we would commend you for the scope and depth of your findings and… Read more
Thriving incubators of leadership in communities Story
By Chris Jansen We have experienced an extreme range of experience since the earthquakes that rocked Greater Christchurch ,from fear, loss, frustration and anger on one hand, while on the… Read more
Mangakino – community of choice! Story
It’s little wonder that this small central North Island community has featured so positively in recent national media. The people there are working hard to build local community spirit, vibrancy and achievement.