Support for Communities
You can find out about local community activities and interest groups in your local area by contacting your local authority or through one of the community focused resources listed below.
Department of Internal Affairs – Community Development
Community Development Resources provided by the Department of Internal Affairs.
Community Development Resource Kit - This comprehensive resource covers everything from community development philosophy, how to set up and run a community organisation, through to making submissions and running meetings.
Work and Income New Zealand – Support for Communities
Enterprising Communities grants help community organisations to design and implement projects that will create skills and job opportunities for people who are finding it hard to get work.
Ministry of Social Development - The Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector
The Office works alongside government departments who are developing policy that impacts on the community and voluntary sector. Strong relationships with government departments and the sector support the development of good policies. The Office helps government departments put policies and guidelines into practice.
CommunityNet Aotearoa - www.community.net.nz
CommunityNet Aotearoa is here to help all New Zealand community organisations by:
- Providing access to relevant, quality information.
- Raising the profile of the community sector.
- Encouraging information sharing between organisations.
Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) - www.sparc.org.nz
Sport and Recreation New Zealand’s job is to ensure New Zealand remains a thriving, healthy, dynamic country that can compete with the best in the world and promote itself with confidence. SPARC works with schools, community clubs, sports organisations, iwi, regional sports trusts and local authorities to create opportunities for all New Zealanders to be active and reach their potential in their chosen sports.
Community Organisation Webguide - www.webguide.net.nz
An introduction to getting online and staying there, for tangata whenua and community organisations, in Aotearoa New Zealand. This guide will be of use for:
- Members of groups, marae, and volunteers thinking about using the Internet for your organisation.
- People in community groups and not-for-profit organisations planning a website, email list or other online tool.
- Board members managing Internet based projects