Community & Whānau News

Mauri Ora Hīkoi 2025: A Community's Stand for Mental Well-being In the heart of Whakatū (Nelson), a significant event is set to unite our community in a powerful statement of…

School and Year Start-up Payments are open now from Work and Income.  People who are caring for children with Orphan’s or Unsupported Child’s Benefit are eligible.

Transport services operate: Tapawera to Richmond (via Kohatu, Wakefield) on Tuesdays departing Tapawera at 9:30am, returning from Richmond at 2:00pm and  Tapawera to Motueka (via Woodstock, Ngātīmoti, Motueka Airport) on Thursdays departing Tapawera at 9:30am, returning from Motueka at 1:00pm

The Motueka Coastal Bus runs on: Saturday departing Motueka at 9:30am, returning from Richmond at 2pm Sunday departing Motueka at 1:00pm, returning from Richmond at 5pm Further good news is bikes can be carried for free with fare paying passengers.

Waves is an eight-week programme that aims to support adults aged 18 and older who have been bereaved by suicide. It is suitable for anyone who has been touched by the death - from close family to friends and colleagues. Trained facilitators will be delivering this

Your feedback will shape TTCDA's 2025 work programme, provide funders & supporters with a clear picture of need and help develop targeted support.

Rob Jackson webinar series 2025: Effective influencing for volunteer managers   Wednesdays: 12 February, 26 February, 12 March, at 10 - 11.30am online Join us for a live webinar series with…

Barnardos has great news! The Incredible Years Parenting Programme is beginning March 12th March 2025, subject to enrolments. This is a FREE 14-week parenting course for parents and caregivers children aged 3-8 years old to grow their positive parenting skills. This course will run in the evening on Wednesdays each week, 6pm – 8.30pm at Greenmeadows in Stoke. For further information or to enrol, please contact the Nelson office on 539 0019 or email [email protected]. Spaces are limited, so get in quick to secure your spot!

This report is based on the enquiries people identifying as Pacific Peoples are bringing to the CAB nationally. In the year July 2022-2023, the CAB helped over 7,000 Pacific Peoples with information, advice and support. This report identifies why Pacific Peoples clients come to the CAB and the type of assistance and information these clients are seeking. It provides insight into the key problems and obstacles these clients are facing in Aotearoa, including highlighting social justice issues which are particularly impacting on Pacific Peoples.