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By Ronja Ievers As a community, we have experienced first-hand the power of trust and relationships in times of crisis. The recent natural disasters have brought together diverse groups, from community organisations to businesses and government agencies, to work towards a shared goal of providing assistance to communities in need.…...

AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND – Hui E! Community Aotearoa, a national peak body for the tangata whenua, community, and voluntary sector, is calling on all political parties to prioritise the needs of the sector ahead of the General Election 2023 in New Zealand. Hui E! invites community organisations, individuals, and others…...

During the January floods, the NZ Ethnic Women's Trust lost their space and vital essentials that help serve their community. If you would like to help spread the word to those who may be able to assist the NZ Ethnic Women's Trust in finding a new location or providing resources,…...

In 2022, the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, introduced the Charities Amendment Bill to the House, aimed at enhancing the charitable sector’s regulation and governance. The Bill’s proposed changes include reducing reporting requirements for smaller charities, improving the transparency of larger charities’ fund reporting, and introducing…...

We're excited to introduce you to the East Coast Exchange, capturing volunteering mahi in Tairāwhiti....

It's time to acknowledge and celebrate the essential role played by small charities, marae, hapū and iwi in providing vital support to those in need during these challenging times....

Hui E! Community Aotearoa, as a peak body for the community and voluntary sector in New Zealand, appreciates the government’s announcement of $11.5 million in funding to support community groups responding to Cyclone Gabrielle and floods. In the wake of these events, we have seen first-hand the incredible resilience and…...

Aotearoa’s community and voluntary sector is changing. We have new diverse ways of working, new generations arriving as kaimahi and tūao, and new solutions ready to tackle age-old problems. COVID and the recent Auckland Floods are just two examples where our community sector rolled-out immediate and innovative solutions to support…...

Hui E! Kaiwhakahaere Matua, Rochelle Stewart-Allen is a member of a group that regularly meets with the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector to provide feedback on the sector’s needs, successes, and challenges. Here we have a summary from the online hui that took place November 2022. The Community…...

The pandemic further highlighted a range of inequities and systemic challenges for community groups to access tools & technology....