Charities

International Third Sector Research Conference 2026, Lisbon

If you dug a hole in Aotearoa and managed to get through the earth’s core and pop up the other side, you’d end up in Portugal. So it was hilarious to sit down in the first session and find out I’m sat next to another New Zealander! It took being…...

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Tātou Tātou – coming together for urgent change

On 20 August 70 people from across the sector gathered in solidarity with the whānau and communities they serve to call for urgent change. We joined with Mana Communications, Wellington City Mission, Youth Inspire and Take 10 to bring this to the heart of the capital. The live-polling was stark. Ninety-two…...

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The Power of a Unified Global Funding Application: Why Hui E! has changed

Hui E! has decided to shake things up and change the script ourselves. We're introducing a unified global funding application....

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Hui E! is seeking new board members

i E! is seeking two new Tangata Tiriti to join our Board. This is an opportunity to be on the governance group of an awesome organisation and make a positive contribution to the Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector....

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Small organisations hit hardest by COVID-19, survey shows

Small community organisations have been hit hard by COVID-19 and need more support from government and other funders, says sector peak body Hui E! Community Aotearoa. A survey of 1400 tangata whenua, community and voluntary organisations in May-June 2020 found that many faced slashed funding at the same time as…...

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Update 4: Recovery and Long-term Sustainability for the Community Sector

by Rochelle Stewart-Allen Community leaders met again for a fourth time to explore building recovery and long-term sustainability for the tangata whenua, community and voluntary sector in Aotearoa New Zealand. Read about our last korero on 10 February 2021 here Read about our korero on 5 February 2021 here Read…...

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Hui E! Summer Series | He Raupapatanga o Te Raumati

Hui E! Community Aotearoa held a series of four topical webinars designed specifically for the tangata whenua, community and voluntary sector in March 2021. 1. TIER 3 AND 4 CHARITY REPORTING – IS IT WORKING? Each year registered charities prepare their performance report as the year ends. Five years ago,…...

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Update 3: Recovery and Long-term Sustainability for the Community Sector

by Rochelle Stewart-Allen This week, community leaders met again to continue exploring how to build recovery and long-term sustainability for the tangata whenua, community and voluntary sector in Aotearoa New Zealand. Read about our last korero on 5 February 2021 here Read about our korero on 10 August 2020 here…...

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Update 2: Recovery and Long-term Sustainability for the Community Sector

by Rochelle Stewart-Allen The mahi continues to explore how to build recovery and long-term sustainability for the tangata whenua, community and voluntary sector in Aotearoa New Zealand. This follows on from Hui E!’s work with Volunteering New Zealand, Philanthropy New Zealand and the Centre for Social Impact on the ‘Time to…...

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Our General Manager reflects on the 2019-2020 year

By Rochelle Stewart-Allen, Pou Kaiārahi (General Manager) So much has changed for Hui E! Community Aotearoa over the past year, but we remain  focussed and committed in our role as a peak body for the tangata whenua, community and voluntary sector. People’s Report on the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs We started…...

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