27 July 2020 Government funding is going unspent, and support unrealised, while community groups are struggling to keep their heads above water says Hui E! Community Aotearoa, a peak body who supports the community sector. “Funding doesn’t always get to those groups who need it most,” says Hui E! General Manager Rochelle Stewart-Allen. “During the […]
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Our focus over the past months on COVID-19 is now shifting to how we can support a regenerative, thriving and sustainable community sector going forward. Last month, in preparation for the September General Election, we engaged six political party members in a korero about their party policies for the sector. You’ll find a link to […]
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We’re a diverse bunch of people in the community, volunteer and philanthropic sector. But whatever it is we care about and care for, we have our communities’ collective wellbeing in common. We value generosity of spirit and embody ngākau nui, big heartedness. This has formed the foundation of our collective contribution to supporting our communities […]
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Dr Teh Arfah Dr Teh Arfah from the Timaru Muslim Educational Trust says this COVID-19 Lockdown period has been a difficult time for everyone and their community is no different. People’s living and livelihoods are affected. “For us, the hardest part is not being able to go for prayers to mosque. Mosque is the place […]
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Community helping community has been the focus during COVID-19 Lockdown, even at the southern edge of our country. Reaching isolated rural communities Tammi Topi, from the Bluff Isolation Support Group, reflects on her work co-ordinating a community response for Bluff and the region. “We have a wide range of isolated rural families. There are around […]
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In this COVID-19 Lockdown, Jude Opira Bidong and other volunteers of the Luo Community are already busy. They’re transporting and delivering essential goods and food from supermarkets to their community members who are elderly, sick or unable to get to the shops themselves because of self isolation requirements. Some have become more vulnerable because of […]
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