Events calendar
The key dates, events and conferences listed below are of possible interest to community organisations and the government agencies that work alongside them. Every attempt has been made to ensure details are correct at the time of posting, but details are subject to change.
This list is not exhaustive and we encourage you to check other sites for more activities of interest.
We hope to introduce an RSS Feed or Alert service for these event listings in the future, so you can be automatically notified when new events are added, however this service is not currently available for this website.
A range of other websites also have events listed, so we encourage you to check those too, as not all relevant events are listed here.
Forthcoming events in New Zealand
November 2009
2 Nov: Institute of Policy Studies/IPANZ Building the Public Sector for the 21st Century seminar series:
Local governance - David Shand.
5.00-6.00pm. Room 501, Railway West Wing, Bunny St, Wellington.
David Shand is Chair of the Tertiary Education Commission and a director of Meridian Energy Ltd. He chaired the Independent Commission of Inquiry into Local Government Rates and was a member of the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance. No RSVP is necessary.
2 Nov: Authentic Leadership professional development workshop – Christchurch.
A John Coxon workshop using the Open Space format – where participants decide the majority of the agenda. John Coxon specialises in workshops for the health and not-for-profit sectors.
» See more details and costs online
4 Nov: Bank of NZ’s Closed for Good day
Staff from BNZ branches will be volunteering for communities around the country.
4-5 Nov: Community Recycling Network Collaborating for Success Annual Hui at Tapu Te Ranga Marae, Wellington.
This event will include a panel discussion exploring how the Community Recycling Network can work with government/economic and social development/national waste fund.
5 Nov: International Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day
» Find out more – including award details
5 Nov: Inaugural New and Emerging Community Researchers seminar – Wellington.
This Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector Research Centre one-day gathering will be held in conjunction with the centre’s AGM. Designed to provide feedback, encouragement, networking and dissemination opportunities to students researching issues that increase knowledge of the sector in Aotearoa - the seminar will engage with the work of up to seven chosen scholarship recipients, who will make brief presentations on their research and receive feedback from other researchers and fellow students. Two guest speakers will provide further input to the day.
» Further details: Sally Fenwick Ridley sally@communitywaikato.org.nz or Margy-Jean Malcolm mmalcolm@unitec.ac.nz or Pania Coote pania.coote@sdhb.govt.nz or Kataraina Pipi on kpipi@xtra.co.nz
6 Nov: Deadline for notice of intention to contribute to special edition of Third Sector Review on Social Enterpriseand Social Innovation.
In recent years, notions of social and community enterprise, social entrepreneurship and social innovation have permeated debates about the best ways to create social value, and address complex societal needs amid changing policy approaches and ever-increasing challenges to third sector funding. Critics of the enthusiasm for these ‘new’ ideas question whether they are demonstrably more effective than other forms of civil society activities, and research on these emergent ideas and practices in Oceania has, to date, been limited.
Abstracts of up to 500 words are sought for critically informed articles on social and community enterprise, social entrepreneurship and social innovation. Conceptual and empirical contributions are encouraged, including case study research, comparative analyses, survey research, theoretical contributions and voices ‘from the field’ (reflective contributions from practitioners.)
Successful submissions will be advised by 11 December 2009 and full papers must be submitted for review by 1 March 2010.
» Submissions and queries can be directed to the edition editors: Associate Professor Jo Barraket jo.barraket@qut.edu.au and Dr Suzanne Grant slgrant@waikato.ac.nz
6 Nov: Deadline for nominations for Volunteering Canterbury’s Youth Volunteer Awards.
If you know a young person (under 21 years) who has made an extraordinary contribution to the Canterbury community, you can nominate them for a Youth Volunteer Award. Volunteering Canterbury offers these awards to raise awareness about volunteering and to recognise the contributions made by local youth.
» Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.volcan.org.nz
7 Nov: Rotorua Deepawali Festival 2009 - Rotorua Energy Events Centre.
Diwali/Deepawali (Festival of Lights) is a well-known Hindu festival celebrated by Indian communities all over the world. Read about how the festival is set to take Hindu-Maori relations (whakawhanaungatanga) to a whole new level.
» E-mail to rotorua.deepawali@gmail.com for more details
10 Nov: Institute of Policy Studies/IPANZ Building the Public Sector for the 21st Century seminar series:
Reviewing the balance between public and private - Treasury speaker tbc.
5.00-6.00pm. Lecture Theatre One, Old Government Buildings, Bunny St, Wellington. No RSVP is necessary.
10 Nov: Financial reporting standards meeting – (10am-noon) Christchurch.
This meeting at Christchurch Community House Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi, will discuss the proposed financial reporting standards and their implications. Gavin Hampton, who is a member of the Instituteof Chartered Accountants' Not-for-profit Committee and part of the VolCan team, will lead this discussion. This is an opportunity for you to become involved at an early stage and have your opinion of the changes fed back to Government. This meeting is hosted by Volunteering Canterbury, phone 03 366 2442, e-mail vc@volcan.org.nz
10 Nov: Sustainable Financial Management seminar – Tauranga.
Hosted by Volunteer Western Way of Plenty, this full day seminar provides an opportunity for not-for-profit organisations to hear from the representatives of various funding providers. The event will also provide networking opportunities for participants and funders.
» Phone 07 571 3714 or e-mail accounts.volunteerwbop@xtra.co.nz for more details.
10 Nov: Review of the Financial Reporting Act workshop – Christchurch
» Visit the ANGOA website for more details
11 Nov: Review of the Financial Reporting Act workshop – Dunedin
» Visit the ANGOA website for more details
11 Nov: A national Community-Government Forum.
» Find out more about this event
11-13 Nov: 20th Asia Pacific Social Work Conference - Sky City Auckland Convention Centre, Auckland.
The theme for this first joint Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and the Asia Pacific Association for Social Work Education (APASWE) is ‘Many voices, many communities, social justice for all’. Hosted by the New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW).
» Read more about the Asia Pacific Social Work Conference
» Click here to here download the conference poster
12-13 Nov: Engage Your Community: EYC 09 – Massey University, Wellington.
This event features a full-day main conference, followed by a day of hands-on workshops, with a line up of speakers who know their subjects.
- Do you want to know how to fundraise online?
- Is your website what you want it to be?
- Do you want to find out how to spruce up your email newsletters?
- Do you want to know how to best use social media on a shoestring budget and how to get the most out of free software?
You'll walk away from the conference with a greater knowledge and overview of how community organisations can benefit from the web. You'll have an understanding of some of the latest trends and how they'll affect you. and you'll get a practical introduction to a number of tools and applications that will be of immediate use to you. Mike Brown is managing the conference on behalf of Wellington ICT.
» Find out more about the conference online
» You can register online at: http://www.eyc.org.nz/register
12 Nov: The New Zealand General Social Survey seminar – Wellington.
The NZ General Social Survey (NZGSS) is an element of the Programme of Official Social Statistics (POSS), and is the first new and repeating social survey produced by Statistics NZ for a considerable length of time. This seminar will briefly cover the background to the NZGSS and provide an overview of the survey content. A range of specific examples will be used to illustrate the potential of the NZGSS to provide a better picture of social and economic outcomes in New Zealand than is available from pre-existing data sources.
13 Nov: Culturally Inclusive Practices in Community Education workshop – Penrose, Auckland.
13 Nov: Closing date for applications for the new Working Together More Fund - He Pūtea Mahi Tahi.
The Todd Foundation, Tindall Foundation, Wayne Francis Charitable Trust and the J R McKenzie Trust have introduced the new Working Together More Fund – He Pūtea Mahi Tahi. Groups of two or more organisations that are interested in exploring how they might work more closely together to make a greater difference can apply for financial assistance and/or expert help. There will be further funding rounds in 2010, (the next one closes on 12 March 2010).
13 Nov: Review of the Financial Reporting Act workshop – Porirua
» Visit the ANGOA website for more details
18 Nov: Christchurch City Council sustainable funding workshop.
This evening workshop will be held from 5.30-8pm at the Horticultural Centre in Christchurch. The cost is $25 for voluntary organisations/individuals or $35 for Government agencies or business organisations. The workshop is designed to help community organisations examine their income streams, relationships with sponsors and community funders, increase income, generate new funds and develop a sustainable funding plan.
The Council also offers Get Set Go! and Spread the Word! - two essential courses for organisers of community recreation programmes and events. Workshops are three and a half hours long and cost $30 for voluntary organisations or $50 for business or government organisations.
» Registrations are essential for all workshops - contact Council Community Recreation Advisors: Diana Saxton on Ph 941 6628 or diana.saxton@ccc.govt.nz or Sarah Benton on Ph 941 5333 or sarah.benton@ccc.govt.nz.
20 Nov: Deadline for registrations of interest for funding from the Community Sector Taskforce's Weaving Communities Together programme.
» E-mail Iris Pahau at communitysectortaskforce@paradise.net.nz for more details or visit www.cst.org.nz
20 Nov: Closing date for nominations for the New Zealander of the Year Awards.
These awards recognise, encourage and reward New Zealand’s most vital resource - our people. The awards will seek out and promote the incredible achievements of individuals, organisations and community groups and create a sense of national pride, unity and inspiration through their example as mentors and role models to the wider community. An official gala luncheon awards presentation ceremony will be held in Auckland on 5 February 2010.
20 Nov: Passing Go Conference - Social wellbeing in the new Auckland Council , Harbour Function Centre, North Harbour Stadium, Albany.
The success of the new Auckland Council is dependent on strong and healthy communities. This conference brings together Auckland’s leading academics, political thinkers and expert practitioners to debate the crucial issue of how the new council can work to promote social wellbeing in Auckland. This community-led initiative is sponsored by the North Shore, Manukau, Waitakere and Auckland City Councils in collaboration with Raeburn House and North Shore Community and Social Services.
» For more information and to register go to: www.passing-go.org
23-24 Nov: 8th National Digital Forum - Being online now: Culture, creativity and community, Wellington.
The 2009 conference will explore how creating and accessing New Zealand digital content benefits all parts of society: business, education, cultural organisations, local communities.
» Find out more at www.ndf.natlib.govt.nz/about/2009-conference.htm
25 Nov: ANGOA quarterly community and voluntary sector research forum – Wellington.
» Find out more details online
25 Nov: Reinventing Public Information Management: Strategic Issues and Implications of using New Technologies in the New Zealand Public Sector – Wellington.
A repeat session of this seminar originally held on 21 October.
25 Nov: Review of the Financial Reporting Act workshop – Wanganui
» Visit the ANGOA website for more details
26 Nov: Systems thinking for solving complex problems workshop – Christchurch.
This workshop will introduce ‘systems thinking’ as a tool for helping central and local government and communityand voluntary sector organisations work better together to address complex problems. Led by Professor KambizMaani, an internationally renowned expert in systems thinking and sustainable strategies, participants will learn how to use systems thinking as a tool for multi-dimensional, multi-stakeholder decision making at local and national levels.
26-27 Nov: The Most Significant Change (MSC) Technique – Pattillo workshop presented by Dr Jessica Dart of Clear Horizon – Wellington.
This two-day workshop will cover the interpretation of stories of significant change and the value of extensive dialogue up and down the organisational hierarchy. MSC is a rapidly emerging technique for monitoring change that is both qualitative and indicator free! Involving regular collection and interpretation of stories about change, MSC is a powerful tool for formative evaluation and organisational learning. Since the last time this workshop was run in New Zealand, Clear Horizon has adapted the technique to align with indigenous needs. This workshop will include experiential learning opportunities and designing your own MSC process.
Cost: $625 for community organisations.
» Find out more online at www.pattillo.co.nz
27 Nov: Local Government for Central Government - Policy Advisors workshop – Wellington.
This workshop has been developed by the NZ Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM) and the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) specifically for central government policy analysts and advisors. The workshop will provide an understanding of local government processes and finances, the way local authorities work with their communities to promote well-being, and the importance of strong central and local government relationships. It will also introduce and explain the ‘Policy development guidelines for regulatory functions involving local government’ developed by DIAto assist policy advisors when they are considering policy and regulations that may affect local authorities.
27 Nov: Official Statistics: An Ethical Balance seminar – Wellington.
This presentation discusses how the 12 Principles of Official Statistics adopted by the United Nations Statistics Commission in 1994 have been implemented in New Zealand and gives some examples of recent challenges to these principles. Three major types of challenge have arisen in the last decade: direct challenges to specific UN principles of official statistics (such as first release practice and survey respondent confidentiality): the distinction between business and personal information; and the over-sampling or provision of information for only one section of the population (such as Maori). Specific examples, together with the New Zealand response, will be given for each of these.
30 Nov: Charities Commission AGM – Wellington.
The theme for this year’s meeting and forum is ‘the qualities of an effective charity’.
30 Nov: Closing date for applications for the Museum and Iwi Development Grants.
These grants support museums, iwi, and other culture and heritage organisations in projects that are part of a long-term plan and that contribute to achieving operational excellence, improve access to and understanding of collections and taonga and develop partnerships.
December 2009
4 Dec: Good Engagement seminar hosted by the Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector in Wellington – more details coming soon.
5 Dec: International Volunteer Day.
» Find out more about this annual celebration of volunteers
9 Dec: ANGOA AGM and Forum – Wellington.
10 Dec: Results-based Accountability (RBA) Training 101 presented by Mark Friedman – Wellington.
This disciplined way of thinking and taking action can be used to improve the quality of life in communities, cities, states, territories and nations. RBA can also be used to improve the performance of programmes, agencies and service systems. Many people are frustrated by efforts that are all talk and no action - RBA is a process that gets you and your partners from talk to action quickly.
10-11 Dec: Ethical Foundations of Public Policy conference in Wellington.
Hosted by the Institute of Policy Studies, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington in association with the Philosophy Programme, Victoria University and the Center for Theology and Public Issues, University of Otago.
Over two days, more than 50 presentations of the latest research and insights will cover a range of important topics such as:
- What are the ethical constraints on those involved in different aspects of the policy process?
- How should ethical considerations be incorporated into policy advice and decisions?
- What decision rules should we apply when confronted with policy trade-offs and conflicting ethical imperatives?
- What obligations do we have to people in other countries and to future generations?
- How should we measure societal progress?
- What is the nature of the good society?
11 Dec: Results-based Accountability (RBA) Training 101 presented by Mark Friedman – Christchurch.
This disciplined way of thinking and taking action can be used to improve the quality of life in communities, cities, states, territories and nations. RBA can also be used to improve the performance of programmes, agencies and service systems. Many people are frustrated by efforts that are all talk and no action - RBA is a process that gets you and your partners from talk to action quickly.
Various dates: The Institute of Directors (IOD) offers a range of professional development courses for board members. These include not-for-profit governance essentials offered in several locations. The IOD also provides a range of services, including allowing not-for-profits to advertise their governance vacancies on the IOD website at no cost.
» Check out the 2009 IOD training calendar online
Looking ahead to 2010
Starting Feb 2010: Managing Volunteers course – a six-week, distance learning course designed by the Xperts in collaboration with the Fundraising Institute of NZ.
» Find out more at http://volunteer.xperts.co.nz
5 Feb: Gala presentation ceremony for the New Zealander of the Year Awards in Auckland.
These awards recognise, encourage and reward New Zealand’s most vital resource - our people. The awards will seek out and promote the incredible achievements of individuals, organisations and community groups and create a sense of national pride, unity and inspiration through their example as mentors and role models to the wider community.
11 Feb: Good Engagement seminar hosted by the Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector in Wellington – more details coming soon.
11-12 March: The National Not-for-Profit Sector Conference. The Way Forward: Inspiration + Skills. Managing and Governing in the Not-For-Profit Sector –Te Ara Whakamua: Te Hiringa Me Nga Pukenga. Waipuna Conference Centre, Auckland.
Featuring: Our Industry of Creative Altruism: The size and contribution of the New Zealand NFP Sector presentation by Alasdair Finnie and James King, from the Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector.
The Hon. Tariana Turia will speak on Te Ara Whakamua: Building nationhood.
» Register and pay before 1 December to save on costs
24-25 March: The Official Statistics Forum 2010: Realising the value of official statistics - Te Papa, Wellington.
» Find out more on Statisphere
14-16 April: Evolving Communities Beyond Services - Building Bridges National Community Mental Health and Addictions Conference 2010 – Wellington.
This 5th building bridges conference will explore transcending barriers, cultures and differences in our approach to community mental health and addictions services.
» Find out more online at www.buildingbridges.co.nz/site/building_bridges_trust/
16 April: E-engage your community conference – Christchurch.
The hands-on event will introduce people from voluntary organisations to internet-based tools that can help them meet their mission. If you use a web-based tool, such as Skype, Wikis, Picasa, Facebook, or Google apps, and would be willing to share your experience, please contact VolCan manager Ruth Gardner (phone 03 366 2442, e-mail mgr@volcan.org.nz) , with an outline of what you can offer, and a brief bio. Presentations can be either an hour long tutorial session in a computer suite, or a 20-minute case study demonstration with questions. Those who present will receive free Conference registration and a t-shirt. VolCan will reimburse pre-approved travel expenses. Registrations open early 2010.
22-23 April 2010: Together we can - Services for older people conference - Auckland.
The theme of this NZ Council of Christian Social Services 2010 conference is a call to build co-operation in the sector and a vision of working together with older people to make a difference in their lives and the lives of those around them.
» Watch for more details on the web soon.
International events
Catholic Community Services will host this conference - the first of its kind internationally. The conference will have a focus on sustainable long-term interventions through exploring the experiences of severe domestic squalor within themes including:
- social isolation: the human rights context and social justice
- societal structures: the role of poverty, culture and ones lived experiences
- the collective impact: the environmental, community and financial consequences
- the need for collaboration: legislative and systemic issues.
» To find out more about the conference or to register, visit www.nationalsqualorconference.com.au
26-29 Nov: 12th IAVE AsiaPacific regional volunteer conference - Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Volunteerism as a lifestyle for social solidarity is the theme of this regional International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) conference. It will provide an opportunity for NGOs, governments, and the corporate sector to work together on issues such as volunteer participation in large-scale international events, corporate social responsibility, ICT use in volunteer programmes, diversity and community engagement.
» Further information is at www.iave.org
12-14 April 2010: Grantmakers for Effective Organisations – 2010 National Conference: Unleashing Philanthropy’s Potential – Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Past events
Although these events have now passed, many of them are recurring, so if you missed them this time you'll know to watch out for them in the future. For others, the organiser may have posted online reports or presentations that may prove useful even if you didn't attend.
October 2009 (in New Zealand)
1 Oct: Legal Seminars for Community Groups – Wellington Community Law Centre.
James King from the OCVS and Tina Reid from the NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations kick off this Wellington Community Law Centre seminar series with a presentation on Keeping it Legal E Ai Ki Te Ture. Four additional seminars on other legal topics will follow every Thursday during October. Bookings are essential for these popular events.
» For an enrolment form, contact Alex on (04) 460 4466 or e-mail alex@wclc.org.nz
» Explore Keeping it Legal online and download relevant sections
1 Oct: Community Central roadshow in the Hutt Valley.
Hosted by Hutt Council of Social Services.
10.30am - 12.30pm at Te Awakairangi, 47 Laings Rd. (opp New Dowse) Lower Hutt.
» Local contact: Lynne Hutt COSS - To let them know you're coming, email: coordinator@huttcoss.org.nz or ph 04 831 1015
» Find out more about Community Central
2 Oct: Global March for Peace and Nonviolence leaves from Wellington to travel around the world promoting violence-prevention and peace initiatives and programmes.
3 Oct: 1st New ZealandHindu Elders Conference in Auckland.
Organised by the Hindu Elders Foundation, a division of Hindu Council of NZ Inc., the conference will include a panel discussion on government agencies' and NGOs' assistance to Hindu elders.
» Read more on the HRC website or e-mail hinduconference@gmail.com
5 Oct: Authentic Leadership professional development workshop – Taupo.
A John Coxon workshop using the Open Space format – where participants decide the majority of the agenda. John Coxon specialises in workshops for the health and not-for-profit sectors.
» See more details and costs online
5-9 Oct: Fundraising 101 course – Fundraising Institute of NZ, Wellington.
For over 30 years the Fundraising School at Indiana University has worked to perfect Principles and Techniques of Fundraising as the ultimate fundraising course. They now work in conjunction with the Fundraising Institute of NZ to offer a five-day intensive course in NZ.
The 101 course enables attendees to respond to ethical dilemmas and challenges with professional skill, and learn to identify and validate prospective donors and manage the fundraising process. 101 provides the skills and confidence to plan a strategic fundraising programme, structure a successful solicitation and recognise how planned giving benefits your donors and your organisation. The course will be taught by Eva Aldrich (Associate Director of Public Service and The Fund Raising School at the Center of Philanthropy at Indiana University).
» Find out more about the course, including how to enrol
5-11 Oct: Mental Health Awareness Week.
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is ‘Winning Ways to Wellbeing’, which encompasses five ways to wellbeing; connect, be active, take notice, keep learning and give.
» Find out more about Mental Health Awareness Week
» Visit www.webhealth.co.nz to connect with health and social services and relevant information and resources for people experiencing mental illness
7-9 Oct: Living in an Ageing Society - NZ Association of Gerontology and Age Concern NZ Conference, Wellington.
The conference links research, policy and practice by providing a diverse programme spanning areas such as population ageing, health and resilience, elder care and cultural differences. This is an opportunity to get up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of ageing and have a say in how the future could be shaped.
» Find out more online
13 Oct: Institute of Policy Studies/IPANZ Building the Public Sector for the 21st Century seminar series:
Public policy and public management challenges facing New Zealand - Grant Robertson MP.
5:30pm-6:30pm. Lecture Theatre One, Old Government Buildings, Bunny St, Wellington.
Grant Robertson is MP for Wellington Central. He is Labour Spokesperson for State Services and Associate Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, and Arts, Culture and Heritage and is a member of the Government Administration select committee. He worked at the United Nations in New York, as a New Zealand diplomat, representing New Zealand views on environment, economic development, population, overseas aid and South Pacific issues. No RSVP is necessary.
14 Oct: ANGOA community sector monthly roundtable meeting – Wellington.
» Find out more details online
14 Oct: Good practice consultation with stakeholders: Maximising the benefits of engaging with communities - Victoria University Professional and Executive Development, Wellington.
Policy development and decisions in the public sector draw information and advice from various stakeholder groups, as well as the public at large. This full-day course will help participants design and implement a consultation process that is fit for purpose.
Reflecting on good practice principles and through a variety of practical exercises, attendees will improve skills in process design and in selecting the best methods and techniques to achieve the desired outcomes.
This practical course presented by Dianne Buchan (who is a full member of the NZ Planning Institute and the International Association for Impact Assessment), is for people in the public sector responsible for commissioning, designing or implementing consultation processes.
- Learn how to plan a consultation process as an integral part of your project.
- Gain an understanding of the essential elements of a sound consultation process drawing on NZ legal requirements and case law.
- Discuss and evaluate various ‘good practice’ principles and frameworks for consultation.
- Hear how the consultation process can be designed to be more responsive to the needs of diverse groups.
- Learn how to make consultation practices more effective and cost efficient.
» To enrol, visit www.victoria.ac.nz/profdev, call 04 463 6556 or email ceed@vuw.ac.nz
14 Oct: Policy governance workshop for funders and sector leaders – Christchurch.
This Talentfinders workshop is aimed at sectors that support and agencies that fund organisations. The interaction between funders, management and boards is often a complex one, but this workshop will help attendees lead sound governance arrangements.
» Find out more online
15 Oct: Policy governance workshop for board members and CEOs – Christchurch.
This Talentfinders workshop will help directors, trustees and chief executives to govern with one voice, but deliberate with many. It will show how the board creates the linkage between the organisation and community/owners, and help ensure valuable board time is spent on the most important things.
» Find out more online
19 Oct: 14th Health and Disability NGO Forum - NGO Challenges for Changing Times – Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington.
There will be workshops and opportunities to network with others from NGOs around the country, as well as Ministry of Health staff.
» To register or for more information, go to www.ngo.health.govt.nz
20 Oct: Policy governance workshop for board members and CEOs – Wellington.
This Talentfinders workshop will help directors, trustees and chief executives to govern with one voice, but deliberate with many. It will show how the board creates the linkage between the organisation and community/owners, and help ensure valuable board time is spent on the most important things.
» Find out more online.
20 Oct: Institute of Policy Studies/IPANZ Building the Public Sector for the 21st Century seminar series:
Strengthening state sector performance: challenges and priorities - Iain Rennie.
5:00pm-6:00pm. Lecture Theatre One, Rutherford House, Bunny St, Wellington.
Iain Rennie has been the State Services Commissioner since July 2008. During his career, he has worked in a variety of roles in the central agencies - Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Treasury and the State Services Commission. No RSVP is necessary.
21 Oct: Policy governance workshop for funders and sector leaders – Wellington.
This Talentfinders workshop is aimed at sectors that support and agencies that fund organisations. The interaction between funders, management and boards is often a complex one, but this workshop will help attendees lead sound governance arrangements.
» Find out more online
21-23 Oct: Conservators of Cultural Materials Annual Conference – Auckland.
Funder considerations and dilemmas, collaboration and co-operation, facilitating relationships and making connections with the public are just some of the topics in this conference programme for people involved in preserving New Zealand’s heritage.
» Read more in the conference programme and find out how to register
22 Oct: Authentic Leadership professional development workshop – Wellington.
A John Coxon workshop using the Open Space format – where participants decide the majority of the agenda. John Coxon specialises in workshops for the health and not-for-profit sectors.
» See more details and costs online
27 Oct: Community Engagement - Understanding Public Participation workshop – Wellington.
Public participation is an increasingly important component of community relations. At the end of this session, attendees will understand when and where participation is most appropriate, how to plan for it effectively, what to expect and how it can add value to a public relations campaign. The seminar will explore how much is too much say, can anyone ever have 'too much say', and what are you buying into when you promise communities they will be consulted?
Content will cover:
- the role of participation in community relations
- deciding when and how to encourage participation
- understanding the spectrum
- how public participation fits within the public relations function
- designing a public participation plan
- how participation adds value
- the IAP2 certification programme.
» Find out more or register on the Public Relations Institute of NZ website.
27 Oct-2 Nov: Blind Week - See the difference you make.
The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind’s annual Blind Week appeal is on this week. The Foundation for the Blind needs the generous support of New Zealanders to help us raise $500,000. This year’s Blind Week appeal 'See the Difference You Make' is about the extraordinary difference New Zealanders’ generosity can make to the lives of the Foundation’s 11, 700 blind and partially sighted members.
» To donate call 0800 DONATE (366 283) or visit www.blindweek.org.nz.
28 Oct: Institute of Policy Studies/IPANZ Building the Public Sector for the 21st Century seminar series:
Citizens, clients and co-production of public services - John Alford.
5:00pm-6:00pm. Room 501, Railway West Wing, Bunny St, Wellington.
John Alford is Professor of Public Sector Management at the Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne, and at the Australia and New Zealand School of Government, where he directs the Executive Fellows Programme. His most recent book is Engaging Public Sector Clients: From Service Delivery to Co-production. No RSVP is necessary.
28 Oct: Funding Information Service AGM: New times require new approaches in funding.
» Contact Natasha McDougall Natasha@fis.org.nz Ph 04 471-8904 for more details
28-29 Oct: Volunteering Unleashed - Volunteering NZ national conference - Wellington.
The conference will gather various stakeholders from the community and voluntary sector, government and corporate in a number of workshops and panel discussions.
» See further details on the VNZ website
29 Oct: ANGOA community and voluntary sector research forum – Auckland
» Find out more details online
29 Oct: Authentic Leadership professional development workshop – Dunedin.
A John Coxon workshop using the Open Space format – where participants decide the majority of the agenda. John Coxon specialises in workshops for the health and not-for-profit sectors.
»See more details and costs online
30 Oct: Deadline for submissions on theElectoral Finance Reform proposal document.
Electoral finance law is central to the integrity of New Zealand's democratic system. To have confidence in the outcome of Parliamentary elections, New Zealanders need to know that the electoral contest is conducted according to rules that are fair to everyone. It is also important that we are well placed when international watchdogs compare the integrity of our system against those of other nations. This document details the core elements of the Government's proposed improvements to electoral finance law.
» Download the proposal document from the Ministry of Justice website
September 2009 (in New Zealand)
1 Sept: Deadline for entries in the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Australasian Core Value Awards.
Categories include:
• Public participation enhanced decision-making
• Robust public participation process
• Best public participation policy framework
• Public participation innovation
• Decision-making
» Find out more online at www.iap2.org.au
6 Sept: NZ Post Group Local Government Excellence Awards to be presented at the Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM) annual conference in Palmerston North.
The 2009 categories in the NZ Society of Local Government Managers awards include Joined-up Local Government, Improved Local Regulation, Council-Community Relationships and Building Organisational Capability.
» Find out more at www.solgm.co.nz/NZPOSTAWARDS/
7-13 Sept: Adult Learners' Week - He Tangata Mātauranga.
A UNESCO initiative to celebrate adult learners, the Week incorporates International Literacy Day on Tuesday 8 September.
» Find out more at www.adultlearnersweek.org.nz
9 Sept: IAP2 Wellington region meeting: 5.30pm-7.30pm, Wellington.
The focus for this meeting with be on local government engagement - with input from three local council engagement teams.
» See details on www.iap2.org.au
» E-mail nznorth@iap2.org.au to be included on mailing lists for Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch events
» Read more about the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
9 Sept: ANGOA community sector monthly roundtable meeting – Wellington.
» Find out more details online
mid-Sept: Applications due for 2nd round of Community Response Fund.
This new short-term fund supports community-based, critical social services providing support directly to families, children, young people or older people. To be eligible for the funding, services must be experiencing severe negative impacts from the economic downturn.
» Visit the FACS website for details on the new Community Response Fund
» Read more in the June issue of Funding News or Community Connect
» Download an Application Form
14 Sept: Deadline for Community Internship Programme applications.
» See the Department of Internal Affairs website for more details
14-16 Sept: Association for Supported Employment NZ (ASENZ) supported employment conference – Wellington.
» Find out more at: www.asenz.org.nz
17 Sept: Deadline for applications to Lotteries Significant Projects Fund.
A total of $9.8million is available this year.
» Find out more on the DIA website
17-18 Sept: Sowing Seeds of Change – Te Puawaitanga O Te Kakano Social Service Providers Aotearoa Inc. Conference – Whangarei.
» Find out more online at www.theorganisation.org.nz/
21 Sept: ANGOA community and voluntary sector research forum – Christchurch.
» Find out more details online
23 Sept: Good Engagement seminar hosted by the OCVS in Wellington.
The Good Practice Participate 90-minute seminar series continues under a new name.
» Watch for more details soon or view past presentations
24-25 Sept: 3rd Carers NZ National Carers Conference: Tomorrow’s Care Today, Waipuna Events Centre, Auckland.
Carers NZ will host this summit that will look ahead, as well as celebrate the milestones achieved for New Zealand’s carers over the past four years.
Keynote speakers will include the Hon. Tariana Turia (Government Progress for Carers); Caroline Waters, Director of People and Policy for Britain’s BT Group; Carers Australia CEO Joan Hughes (Why the Prime Minister Talks About Carers); Tania Hayes, Australian carer ambassador, author, wife and Mum; Gina Langlands from Bupa Care Services (Partners In Care); Waitemata DHB’s Philip Grady and Fulton Hogan Wellbeing Manager Carl Stent.
The summit will include a Work Life Care! workshop for employers, human resource managers, unions, support and government agencies, and carers focusing on how employers can support their caring employees. Keynote speaker, Caroline Waters (BT Group), will offer advice for employers and government, and Carers NZ’s Work Life Care! partners, Business NZ and the NZ Council of Trade Unions, will also present.
There is no cost for carers to attend the learning and wellbeing events, and a limited number of scholarships are available for carers wishing to attend the full conference.
» Download the programme at www.carers.net.nz
» E-mail sara@carers.net.nz or phone (0800) 777 797
Sept to mid-Oct: Web Stats! seminars – around New Zealand.
Free, informal 90-minute events to introduce Statistics NZ’s new website and what users can find on it.
» Visit the Stats NZ website to see dates and venues.
24 Sept: Meaningful Measures to track Community Engagement – Auckland.
At this International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) workshop, participants tease out the engagement and participation results that really are worth measuring.
» Find out more on the IAP2 website
24-25 Sept: 3rd Carers NZ National Carers Conference: Tomorrow’s Care Today, Waipuna Events Centre, Auckland.
Carers NZ hosts this summit celebrating the milestones achieved for New Zealand’s carers over the past four years, and looking ahead to the future.
» Read about the event at www.carers.net.nz
25 Sept: Closing date for 2nd round of applications for the Community Response Fund.
» See the Family and Community Services website for details
28 Sept: Opening date for 3rd round of applications for the Community Response Fund.
» See the Family and Community Services website for criteria and application details
29 Sept: Institute of Policy Studies/IPANZ Building the Public Sector for the 21st Century seminar series:
New Zealand public management: tensions of a model from the 1980s - Dr Richard Norman.
5:30pm-6:30pm. Lecture Theatre Two, Old Government Buildings, Bunny St, Wellington.
Dr Richard Norman, of Victoria University's Management School, has analysed New Zealand's public management in international journals through the book Obedient Servants? He will examine competing values that lie behind tensions and challenges for a 21 year old management model.
No RSVP is necessary.
29 Sept: Authentic Leadership professional development workshop – Auckland.
A John Coxon workshop using the Open Space format – where participants decide the majority of the agenda. John Coxon specialises in workshops for the health and not-for-profit sectors.
» See more details and costs online
29-30 Sept: Global March for Peace and Nonviolence is welcomed onto Kopinga Marae (Moriori marae) on Rekohu (Chatham Islands) for an opening blessing ceremony hosted by the Hokotehi Moriori Trust. Moriori have maintained a Peace Covenant for over 500 years, rejecting war and violence even when the islands were attacked and occupied in the 19th century. The global march will travel around the world promoting violence-prevention and peace initiatives and programmes.
30 Sept: Legislation Advisory Committee seminar - Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament House, Wellington.
This full-day seminar entitled ‘From policy to legislation: developing legislation, and legislation within the parliamentary process’ will be hosted by the Hon. Christopher Finlayson, Attorney-General. It is aimed at policy managers, analysts, advisers, chief legal officers, legal advisers, solicitors, and officials at all levels involved in the development of legislation.
Speakers include the Hon. Christopher Finlayson, Attorney-General; Charles Chauvel, Member of Parliament; Hon. Justice McGrath, Justice of the Supreme Court; Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Chair of the Legislation Advisory Committee; Professor John Burrows QC, Law Commissioner; George Tanner QC, Law Commissioner; David Noble, Chief Parliamentary Counsel; and Mary Harris, Clerk of the House of Representatives.
» Find out more or register on the Parliamentary Counsel Office website
30 Sept: Authentic Leadership professional development workshop – Waikato.
A John Coxon workshop using the Open Space format – where participants decide the majority of the agenda. John Coxon specialises in workshops for the health and not-for-profit sectors.
» See more details and costs online
August 2009 (in New Zealand)
8-9 Aug: Big Night In – Telethon for KidsCan Standtall Charitable Trust.
» See more online at www.bignightin.co.nz/
12 Aug: ANGOA community sector monthly roundtable meeting – Wellington
» Find out more details online
13 Aug: Foresee fundraising workshops – Auckland
» Read more on CommunityNet Aotearoa
14 Aug: Deadline for feedback on Statistics NZ’s Review of Cultural and Identity Statistics.
As part of the Programme of Official Social Statistics (POSS), Statistics NZ is reviewing culture and identity statistics and is seeking submissions from data users and people with an interest in culture and identity-related policy or research. The consultation paper identifies information needs for culture and identity statistics and determines gaps in existing data sources for addressing those needs. A stock-take of existing official surveys relevant to culture and identity is included in an appendix.
Topics covered in the paper include:
- social cohesion and national identity
- cultural expression and well-being
- cultural experiences and cross-cultural participation
- active citizenship
- Maori identities and culture
- sexual orientation
- immigrant settlement.
» Read the consultation paper on the Stats NZ website
» See Statistics NZ’s discussion paper on sexual orientation as a potential official statistic
14 Aug: Closing date for applications for full-time social researcher role with ChangeMakers Refugee Forum.
Three years funding is available for someone to develop and co-ordinate ChangeMakers’ research role to sit alongside and support their community development, networking and advocacy roles.
» For a job description or more information about ChangeMakers visit www.crf.org.nz
18 Aug: Simple Evaluation Planning for Non-Evaluators workshop – Wellington.
People working in many different roles have to develop evaluation plans. This workshop will teach a process to develop an evaluation based around a visual results model (also called an intervention logic or outcomes model).
» Find out more online
18 Aug: Fundraising workshop for the museum sector in Nelson.
Organised by Te Papa National Services Te Paerangi, this introductory workshop is for the museum sector, and iwi that work with the museum sector.
The workshop will give representatives from small museums, heritage organisations, the arts and cultural sector, iwi organisations, and others in the region an opportunity to learn useful new skills and share ideas.
» Places are limited, so e-mail jadeh@tepapa.govt.nz or call 04 381 7246 for more details.
20 Aug: Building better intervention logics, faster – Levels I & 2 workshops – Wellington.
By the end of these workshops presented by Dr Paul Duignan, participants will understand:
- how intervention logics (outcomes models) fit at the centre of strategy, monitoring and evaluation
- how intervention logics can be drawn to ensure they are the most useful they can be
- how the 13 Tips to Better Intervention Logics can be applied in practice to build great intervention logics.
» Read more about these workshops
21 Aug: Applications due for Vodafone World of Difference Programme.
The World of Difference Programme pays a year’s salary and expenses of six passionate people, so they can work with a youth-focused cause of their choice.
» If you want to spend next year making a difference to Kiwi youth, apply at www.vodafone.co.nz
» Read about the difference 38 recipients have made since 2002
21 Aug: Applications due for Environment Bayof Plenty's Environmental Enhancement Fund.
$300,000 is available in the 2009/2010 funding round, and community groups. iwi, businesses and local organisations can apply for up to $30,000 funding to help with their project. Projects should directly enhance the environment while involving people in the community; such as clearing and planting riverbanks, restoring a wetland/bird habitat or schools growing plants and trees.
» For more information, contact Environment Bay of Plenty on 0800 ENV BOP (368 267) or go to www.envbop.govt.nz.
21 Aug: Submissions due on Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm 2010-16: A Draft Document for Consultation
The Ministry of Health is seeking written submissions on this consultation document, which includes a six-year strategic plan 2010-2016, a three-year service plan 2010-2013, a problem gambling needs assessment, and problem gambling levy calculations over the 2010-2013 period. A copy of all submissions received will be forwarded to the Gambling Commission to assist their independent consultation process.
» Read the discussion document on the Ministry of Health website
» See the frequently asked questions
» Download a submission form
21 Aug: Building support in your community – South Canterbury workshop.
Organised by Te Papa National Services Te Paerangi, this introductory workshop is for the museum sector, and iwi that work with the museum sector.
The workshop covers:
- identifying community stakeholders
- understanding what they are looking for and how they make decisions
- how best to develop, manage and sustain effective relationships
- developing community relationships focused on building your in-house capacity and capability.
The workshop will give representatives from small museums, heritage organisations, the arts and cultural sector, iwi organisations, and others in the region an opportunity to learn useful new skills and share ideas.
» Places are limited, so e-mail jadeh@tepapa.govt.nz or call 04 381 7246 for more details.
22-24 Aug: NZ Diversity Forum 2009 programme.
The NZ Diversity Forum brings together a wide range of organisations that all hold their own forums and attract their own audiences under a single umbrella – these audiences then mix and mingle in other forum events. The focus is on practical outcomes, networking and sharing good practice. A national youth forum brings together youth participants from throughout New Zealand to provide a strong youth perspective to the proceedings.
» See a list of all events on the Human Rights Commission website – details of some of these are below
24 Aug: Religious diversity in the workplace – Victoria University Law School – Wellington.
A panel of speakers combined with the launch of Religion in NZ Schools Questions and Concerns and the second edition of the Statement on Religious Diversity.
» Further information at www.hrc.co.nz
24 Aug: Local Government Diversity Forum hosted by Wellington City Council.
The local government network meeting will focus on participation and how this relates to cultural diversity. Panelists will share their experiences - providing different perspectives and opportunities for challenging and lively discussions. Speakers include:
- Dr David Bromell – Ministry of Social Development advisor and Senior Associate of the Institute of Policy Studies, Victoria University of Wellington. Author of Ethnicity, Identity and Public Policy: Critical Perspectives on Multiculturalism (2008).
- Mike Reid – Manager of Governance for Local Government New Zealand.
- Diana Suggate – Senior Policy Analyst, Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector.
» See event details online.
24 Aug: International Accountability for New Zealand’s Human Rights and Race Relations, Human Rights Treaties and Domestic Policy and Practice forum hosted by the Human Rights commission at Victoria University, Wellington.
» Read more online
25 Aug: Foresee fundraising workshops – Wellington
» Read more on CommunityNet Aotearoa
26 Aug: ANGOA quarterly community and voluntary sector research forum – Wellington.
» Find out more details online
27 Aug: A Government for the People – a Maxim Institute lecture by Richard Edkins – Auckland.
In this lecture, Dr Edkins will ask whether MPs and Parliament should use independent judgment or channel the will of the people. He will build a case for representative democracy and explore what this means for New Zealand’s political institutions.
» For more information visit www.maxim.org.nz
27-28 Aug: Exploring Local Currencies workshop: Tools for building community and business in tough times – Wellington.
Local currency and bartering systems can help create empowerment and resilience in communities by enabling the trading of goods and services without relying entirely on the national money system. This workshop will provide participants with a working knowledge of three key models currently in use, and explain how these can be initiated in a local community, town or organisation immediately following the workshop. They are:
- timebanking
- local exchange and trading systems (LETS)
- genuine wealth system
Bookings essential.
» Contact Linnéa Lindstroem: ccwellets@gmail.com, phone 04 976 1905 / 0210 484 858
or Helen Dew phone 06 379 8034 email helend@contact.net.nz
» Find out more about the Living Economies Educational Trust at www.le.org.nz
27-30 Aug: Innovating from Within: The Art of Hosting & Harvesting Conversations That Matter - Quality Hotel, Wellington.
Have you been looking for a new way to get people involved, committed and carrying through or developing greater capacity for ideas and leadership? Art of Hosting is a global practice community who develop mastery in the way they have conversations that gather people around a common purpose, and is coming to New Zealand for the first time. This participative training experience is for anyone who wants to experience a different perspective of leadership, which sets free other people’s creativity and intelligence in order to achieve better co-operation and results together. Workshop organisers are especially keen to have participation from the community and voluntary sector, so contact them to talk about how they can support your participation.
» For enquires: phone Mary-Alice on 021 687 627
or e-mail mary-alice@getsoaring.com
» The full pdf invitation and registration form can be found at: www.artofhosting.org/events
28 Aug: Building support in your community - Kapiti workshop in Waikanae.
Organised by Te Papa National Services Te Paerangi, this introductory workshop is for the museum sector, and iwi that work with the museum sector.
The workshop covers:
- identifying community stakeholders
- understanding what they are looking for and how they make decisions
- how best to develop, manage and sustain effective relationships
- developing community relationships focused on building your in-house capacity and capability.
The workshop will give representatives from small museums, heritage organisations, the arts and cultural sector, iwi organisations, and others in the region an opportunity to learn useful new skills and share ideas.
» Places are limited, so e-mail jadeh@tepapa.govt.nz or call 04 381 7246 for more details.
31 Aug: Deadline for nominations for the Asthma and Respiratory Achievers Awards.
Held every two years, the awards recognise Kiwis with asthma or other respiratory illnesses who have a great attitude to life and achieve things, despite the challenges they face. Past nominees have included people who do well at school or at work, have interesting hobbies or talents, are right into sport or music, or simply put a smile on the dial of everyone they meet. They may simply be a really giving person. Eight supreme achievers will have their transport, meals and accommodation paid for when they are presented with an award by the Governor-General in Wellington in November. Every nominee receives a certificate from the Foundation and there are a number of Rangatira (Maori) awards.
» It’s easy to make a nomination at www.asthmafoundation.org.nz or email achievers@asthmafoundation.org.nz for more information
31 Aug: Deadline for Community Post 2009 applications.
Each year, NZ Post makes postage-paid envelopes available to local non-profit organisations for use in fundraising, communication and other projects in their local region. Non-profit community organisations are invited to apply to one of 16 regional Community Post Boards; a group made up of local people from NZ Post and the community. Applications need to be for a specific project that will benefit your community, and allocations are generally for less than 500 envelopes due to the large number of requests received each year. Allocations are assessed at a regional level, so national organisations need to apply in the region they are located.
July (in New Zealand)
2 July: IAP2 Wellington region meeting: E-engagement – engagement for the 21st century?
5.30pm-7.30pm, Level 1, Environment House, 23 Kate Sheppard Place, Thorndon, Wellington.
» Rsvp and enquiries to - nznorth@iap2.org.au
» Read more about the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
3 July: Closing date for first round of applications for the Community Response Fund
5 July: Closing date for BP Vouchers for Volunteers applications
8 July: ANGOA community sector monthly roundtable meeting – Wellington
» Find out more details online
13 July: Regional Funders Forum – Queenstown (see story # 03 above).
» Find out more online
14 July: Regional Funders Forum – Christchurch (see story # 03 above).
» Find out more online
15 July: Regional Funders Forum – Rotorua (see story # 03 above).
» Find out more online
16 July: Regional Funders Forum – New Plymouth (see story # 03 above).
» Find out more online
17 July: Regional Funders Forum – Wellington (see story # 03 above).
» Find out more online
17 July: Closing date for entries in the NZ Post Group Local Government Excellence Awards.
Categories include Joined-up Local Government, Improved Local Regulation, Council-Community Relationships; and Building Organisational Capability.
» Find out more at www.solgm.co.nz/NZPOSTAWARDS/
24 July: Systems thinking for solving complex problems – Wellington.
Led by Professor Kambiz Maani, an internationally renowned expert in systems thinking and sustainable strategies, participants will learn how to use systems thinking as a tool for multi-dimensional, multi-stakeholder decision-making at local and national levels.
» To register for this Department of Internal Affairs and SOLGM Opus Business School event, or to download a seminar programme, visit the SOLGM website
28 July: Promoting the importance of financial literacy: A critical factor in achieving personal financial wellbeing for New Zealanders.
An IPANZ-Axford Fellowships report back seminar – Wellington.
Speaker, Robyn Dupuis, Policy Research Analyst, Washington State House of Representatives spent her six-month Ian Axford Fellowship placed at the Retirement Commission in Wellington.
» Find out more about this seminar on the IPANZ website
28 July: Simple evaluation planning for non-evaluators workshop – Christchurch.
People working in many different roles have to develop evaluation plans. This workshop will teach a process that lets you develop an evaluation based around a visual results model (also called an intervention logic or outcomes model).
» Find out more online
29 July: Risk management in NZ intellectual disability services: Balancing control and autonomy.
An IPANZ-Axford Fellowships report back seminar – Wellington.
The speaker is Alexandra Bonardi, Assistant Director, Center for Development Disabilities Evaluation and Research, University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA.
» Find out more about this seminar on the IPANZ website
29 July: Building better intervention logics, faster – Levels I & 2 workshops – Christchurch.
By the end of these workshops presented by Dr Paul Duignan, you will understand:
- Why you are drawing intervention logics (outcomes models)
- How they fit at the centre of strategy, monitoring and evaluation
- How they can be drawn to ensure they are the most useful they can be
- How the 13 Tips to Better Intervention Logics can be applied in practice to build great intervention logics.
» Read more about these workshops
» See more information about Dr Duignan’s approach to managing outcomes online at: www.easyoutcomes.org and www.outcomesblog.org.
30 July: Partnering for results workshop – Wellington.
Presented by Trish Hall of Thought Partners.
» Find out more online
31 July: Documenting the implementation of Ka Hikitia: Managing for success/Maori education strategy 2008-12.
An IPANZ-Axford Fellowships report back seminar – Wellington.
The speaker is Paul Goren, Vice President, The Spencer Foundation (USA).
» Find out more about this seminar on the IPANZ website
31 July: Closing date for Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) applications
31 July: Closing date for New Zealanders to apply for a NZ Winston Churchill Memorial Trust fellowship, in order to conduct research overseas.
» Find out how to apply on the Department of Internal Affairs website