Combined Community and Whanau Meeting
We are so pleased to have had such a great response to the Combined Nelson Tasman Community and Whanau meeting that took place on Wednesday 6 March at Trafalgar Park.…
Community Networks Aotearoa Update
For those who don’t know us – Community Networks Aotearoa (CNA) is the umbrella organisation for local community networks throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. Our goal is to empower and strengthen the community sector by supporting community networks across Aotearoa. Here’s a quick update.
There’s lots happening at the moment, but here’s a couple of big things to note:
Schools strike for climate – 15 March
Join us on Friday 15th of March from 12:30- 2:30 pm at the church steps/church hill Pikimai to demand urgent action on climate change. This is a student-led event but we encourage everyone from the community to join us. Bring your banners along and strike with us for a change.
David White – Anti Violence Event for Community Groups and Organisations – 18 March
Author and White Ribbon Ambassador David White is touring New Zealand to speak about removing family violence, after his daughter Helen Meads was murdered by her husband in 2009.
Nelson Labour party needs YOU to share your story!
I need you to help us make New Zealand an even better place to live! Want to be part of a great team having fun and meeting people? Join us now.
History brought to Life – 17 March
Discover the untold historic stories of Washbourn Gardens. This is not your ordinary history tour, actors will entertain you as they showcase what life was like many years ago.Come learn about your local history.
Community accounting schemes – please let us know what you think
We would appreciate if you could take a couple of minutes to let us know what you think about community accounting schemes
Local Arts Funding Available
Closing date for the Nelson City Creative Communities Local Arts Funding Scheme is 1st March 2019.
Advocacy – Using Our Voices To End Predatory Lending – CCCFA Education And Training Workshops
As part of their advocacy work on the consumer credit law reform FinCap are organising education and training workshops around New Zealand.We live in a strong democracy, and for it to work well anyone with something to say needs to engage with the political system.
We have an opportunity to make a real change and reduce the harm from consumer credit experienced by our clients.
Your voice is powerful and is needed. Politicians take your views as front line consumer advocates seriously.Come along to the workshop to find out how you can use your voice to make a positive change to the law.Lunch is catered so please register your interest through this link: https://bit.ly/2HQir9o. Or by contacting Nelson Budget Service.
COGS public meetings – Nelson, Motueka & Takaka
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