Innovating Wāhine With Nia
Nia talks with Lisa about how she found the strength to create her own business after difficult times.
Kia ora – E te iwi – Cancer Education and Prevention Hauora Expo
This is a free community Hauora event at Victory Community Centre on Saturday 10am-2.30pm, 8 March 2025, hosted by the Cancer Society Nelson Tasman. Local services will provide information about cancer prevention, screening and support services. An interactive event to come along to, and/or encourage anyone you are supporting to attend. All are welcome.
Strengthening the Sector Survey, workshops and other opportunities
In TTCDA's February newsletter, we share some info about the Strengthening the Sector survey, the Belonging Collective Impact workshop in March, and other news and opportunities
Te Tauihu Volunteer Strategy
The Te Tauihu Volunteer Strategy has been proudly launched in Nelson at the Community and Whānau Hui. It was developed by community organisations, local Councils, inter-agency staff, and the wider community. Vision Everyone in Te Tauihu has easy access to a broad range of fulfilling volunteer work opportunities –to enrich their lives while contributing and connecting to their community. Goals The community has access to flexible, rewarding volunteer opportunities. Organisations are supported by people who contribute their time and expertise. Barriers to volunteering are identified and addressed. All formal and informal volunteering in our communities is recognised, valued and celebrated.
Kawenata – sign up now!
Our Kawenata signing ceremony was a powerful moment of unity, reaffirming our collective commitment to whanaungatanga and collaboration. Some for-purpose organisations are already embedding the Kawenata into their mahi. If you haven’t signed yet, you can do so anytime digitally—visit our website’s and join us!
Community Threads Sewing Machines at Nelson Public Libraries
Nelson Public Libraries now has 6 new sewing machines available for community groups to use Elma Turner Library.
Collective Impact Workshop – Belonging – the power of being accepted and valued in our community
Community-led development (CLD) aims to strengthen the vitality of local communities by activating and weaving the contributions of everyone connected to a place. When CLD is done well it generates a Collective Impact (CI) across the sector. Register here https://events.humanitix.com/belonging-nelson-workshop
15 years of connecting neighbourhoods across Aotearoa
This year, Neighbours Aotearoa marks 15 years of strengthening neighbourhood connections across Aotearoa. What began in 2009 as a one-day initiative has grown into a year-round movement, bringing thousands of neighbours together each year. While participation is welcome year-round, there is a dedicated emphasis on involvement throughout March.
Kia ora – E te iwi – Cancer Education and Prevention Hauora Expo
This is a free community Hauora event at Victory Community Centre, hosted by the Cancer Society Nelson Tasman. Local services will provide information about cancer prevention, screening and support services. An interactive event to come along to, and/or encourage anyone you are supporting to attend. All are welcome.
“Activating Allyship”
Do you feel uneasy when you hear racist comments but struggle to speak up? Want to build confidence as an ally and actively challenge racism in your thoughts, actions, community and workplace? Join our half-day FREE workshop, brought to you by Multicultural Nelson Tasman, with Thirdspace Projects Aotearoa and funding support from the Ministry of Ethnic Communities.