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.…
Phoenix rises from the ashes
Margaret Goff wins Volunteer Nelson exceptional volunteer award for sparking the start of a massive community-led volunteer response during the Tasman bushfires Story by Judene Edgar, Encompass Strategic Services…
You’re a Legend! – 21 March
Come and be energized, entertained and educated at this seniors Ticking The Box Seminar. Abbe West will lead us through the afternoon with activities to help with strength and balance all designed to help prevent falls.
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.
Alzheimers Nelson Public Library drop in sessions
Alzheimers Nelson Library Drop In sessions:Our monthly Library Drop In sessions provide an opportunity for those looking for advice, information and support around Dementia and Memory Loss.Richmond 4th Wednesday 9.30-11am
Nelson 4th Wednesday 10-11.30am
Stoke 4th Thursday 9.30am-11am
Call for Nominations for NCC Community Investment Funding Panel
Nelson City Council (NCC) is currently seeking nominations for its Community Investment Funding (CIF) Panel, with four community representative positions available. The Panel is responsible for reviewing applications and allocating funding on behalf of NCC’s Community Services Committee. There is likely to be up to four Panel meetings a year, with times scheduled to accommodate members’ availability. The term for the Panel is three years. Panel members will have a good knowledge of the not for profit sector and ideally represent a cross section of the community. For further information please review the CIF Panel Terms of Reference and Nomination Form at www.nelson.govt.nz/community-investment-funding or contact [email protected] or call 03 546 0217. Nominations are open 4 - 25 March 2019.
Lighten Your Footprint – 9 March
How does your family get around Nelson?
Do you bike, bus, carshare? Or are there too many barriers that prevent you from using these forms of transport.
Nelson Council want to learn more about how and why you travel at a free drop-in session at the Elma Turner Library.
There will be spot prizes, a colouring competition, ebike demonstrations, and a chance to have a go on a smoothie bike.
You will also be able to give your feedback about traveling around Nelson and ask any question you have about our buses and cycle paths.
March 9th 10:30am -12pm at the Elma Turner Library.
The White House Inc Open Day – 28 March
Nelson's Peer Led Mental Heath Day Activity Service - Thursday 28th March 2019