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Did you know that the Lottery Grants System is being reviewed? We know that not all sectors of our community are not benefiting equally from Lottery funding. This is the first time an end-to-end review has been undertaken since the NZ Lottery Grants Board was established in 1987. Te Kawa…...

One of the biggest challenges facing our grassroots community groups in Aotearoa New Zealand is that we are so busy with the business of doing, we often can’t find the time to think about how things could be different.   In previous community roles I’ve had when I was working at…...

In what felt like the blink of an eye, we arrived in December. This year has been a whirlwind of meaningful fulfilling mahi. Among our many projects, we welcomed world-renowned speaker Vu Le who carried out a fantastic tour across the motu. We continued building strength and capability across our…...

Joint submission by Hui E! Community Aotearoa on the Charities Amendment Bill 2022 At Hui E! we know that many community groups don’t have time to prepare their own submission. So, we worked with our network to prepare a joint submission to the Social Services and Communities Committee on the…...

A massive mihi to Vu Le (the writer behind the blog NonprofitAF.com) for an uplifting and invigorating session with a packed audience of Tangata Whenua, community and voluntary sector organisations (AKA Jedi Unicorns) on Tuesday, 4 October, at Te Mahurehure Marae. Our gratitude also to the Panapa whānau and everyone…...

We have loved our time with Vu Le! For now, here are some pictures from Vu’s speaking at New Zealand Parliament on 29 September 2022. Our Kaiwhakahaere Matua, Rochelle Stewart-Allen says, ”Vu Le’s visit to Aotearoa New Zealand has come at a pivotal time for the community and voluntary sector.…...

Every Saturday from 3-4pm, The Blackhouse broadcasts on Wellington Access Radio.  This radio talk show and podcast centres the African heritage and Black Diaspora experience in Aotearoa.  The Blackhouse’s creator, the Tanzanian-Aotearoan Liya Lupala, is committed to providing a space for this diverse community to share stories, social observations, music,…...

Dunedin Community Builders, Hui E! Community Aotearoa and Volunteering New Zealand are bringing Vu Le (“voo lay”) the blogger behind NonprofitAF.com and the former executive director of Rainier Valley Corp (RVC), a nonprofit in Seattle that promotes social justice, to Aotearoa, New Zealand!  Whichever way you choose to consume Vu…...