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 Hui E! Mihi - Greetings to you all
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Hui E! was fortunate to attend the hui on addressing whānau homelessness held in Auckland a couple of weeks ago. The hui provided space for those lived and often forgotten stories of whānau experiencing homelessness to be heard, opportunities to discuss persistent challenges and strategic ideas for addressing whānau homelessness in Aotearoa NZ. The title of the conference ‘He whānau whare kore, he kai mate hau/Addressing whānau homelessness’ incorporates a broader understanding of whānau/family to include whānui and all communities of support. Among the many examples of communities stepping up to provide emergency housing, it was clear that the problem of homelessness and big structural issues require a system approach, and that further support is needed from local and national government. You can find a link to the PM's opening speech and other related posts from the conference on the NZCEH Facebook page.
Photo caption from left to right: Students helping behind the scenes, Ronja Ievers (Hui E!), Iris Pahau (NZCEH)
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Hui E! Events
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Wednesday, 21 March, 10.30am–12pm
Venue: Community Hub, level 4, 120 Featherston Street, Wellington (and via zoom).
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The SDG working group is meeting on a regular basis to connect the sector on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This includes the drafting of a shared sector commitment and call for action. You can email us if you would like to see a draft, previous minutes or have any questions.
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Sector News in Aotearoa
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Is our tax system fair and what is the future of tax for NZ?
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Last week, the Tax Working Group announced that it now welcomes submissions on the future of tax. In a couple of weeks, the group will release a consultation document and a website to help make submissions, in the meantime, we are having conversations with groups on how to engage our communities and maximise this opportunity to help shape a fairer New Zealand. Contact us [email ronja.ievers@huie.org.nz] if you would like to be part of this conversation. More information about the review, the terms of references, working group members, and latest news can be found at https://taxworkinggroup.govt.nz/.
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Universal Periodic Review (UPR) - what's happened
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In case you missed it, there is one more meeting scheduled on this roadtrip:
- GISBORNE//Monday 12 March, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Fortunately Hui E! was able to attend the Rotorua session, which was one of eight organised around the country. The sessions focused on sharing your views on human rights issues in New Zealand. Arising issues were similar to what the community sector is already voicing – Te Reo in schools, citizenship, Māori in State wards, lack of support once you’ve been released from prison, mental health awareness, youth suicide, homelessness, workplace bullying, negative impact of vaccines on children, systemic failure, housing, genderside etc.
Suffice to say, many people were voicing issues that require long-term solutions and a better connected system of international reporting on human rights issues in New Zealand. The UPR may be a good mechanism to bring forth current human rights issues but should also be used among other international reporting frameworks such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination etc. No mechanism yet exists to connect all that’s happening throughout the government with the community sector regarding international reporting agreements, however, Hui E! will continue to champion this area as opportunities arise. For further information on the UPR process, click here.
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J R McKenzie Trust is looking forward for two new trustees
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The J R McKenzie Trust is seeking two people to join its Board. In addition to the usual skills and attributes we look for in Trustees, at this time we are particularly seeking:
- expertise and experience in the development of Pacific communities
- expertise and experience in Māori development
- the perspectives and lived experience of younger people.
Anyone who is interested, please contact the board or more information,
email: board@jrmckenzie.org.nz or at 021 579 299. Deadline is 6 April 2018.
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Blog: The quest for global citizenship education
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Read the latest ComVoices blog on the quest for global citizenship education, written by our External Relations Coordinator, Ronja Ievers.
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Nga tangata Atawhai O Aotearoa
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Upcoming Events and Conferences
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International Women's Day 2018 – 8 March
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Tomorrow is International Women's Day (IWD). The UN theme for IWD 2018 is Time is Now: Rural and urban activists transforming women’s lives, and the IWD campaign theme for 2018, #PressforProgress, calls for continued action to increase gender equality and inclusion in all communities. The United Nations observance on 8 March reflects on how to accelerate the 2030 agenda, building momentum for the effective implementation of the new Sustainable Development Goals. It equally focuses on new commitments under UN Women’s Step it up initiative and other existing commitments on gender equality, women’s empowerment and women’s human rights.
All of the events in New Zealand for IWD can be accessed here (scroll down the listings for your region).
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Webinar - Get set Go Express
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On 7 March at 11am: Get Set Go guide is a New Zealand developed, hands-on, practical tool designed for community event and programme co-ordinators. This webinar will include an express tour of the Get Set Go guide and tools, and is open to anyone running or supporting community, recreation and sport staff and volunteers to run programmes and events. Register here. For further information contact: esther@nzrecreation.org.nz 027 697 2001
The expert panel includes:
· Roy Kenneally - Manager Cross Over Trust
· Michael Pule - Youth Development Worker at Rowley Resource Centre
· Emma Pavey – Community Recreation Advisor Christchurch City Council
· Emily Toase – Community Recreation Advisor Christchurch City Council
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Webinar - Maori-led development
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On 13 March at 11am, Community Research is putting together another fantastic webinar on Māori-led Development: What’s working for whānau, hapū and iwi who are taking positive steps to achieve their aspirations? Register now for free here.
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Webinar - North American Neighborhood led-development
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On 15 March at 9am, join this webinar on the North American example and its applicability to New Zealand. The Community-Led Development movement in New Zealand has been growing exponentially over the last few years and as a small country we are often inspired by overseas examples. In 2017, two of our leading Sports Trust CEOs were granted the opportunity for a North American study tour[1] in this topic with guidance from Jim Diers USA. Matthew Cooper CEO Sport Waikato and Brent Eastwood CEO Sport Northland share what they discovered in this webinar followed by an online forum that gives you the opportunity to explore the North American example and its applicability to New Zealand. Register here.
For further information contact: esther@nzrecreation.org.nz 027 697 2001
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TechSoup New Zealand Conference, Auckland 22-23 March 2018
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The TechSoup New Zealand Conference is about knowledge sharing, problem solving and embracing technology to help your charitable organisation make a difference! Find out more and register here. And if you are quick you might still get 20% off, with the coupon code TSNZNEWSBONUS20.
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Leadership course - Call for active citizens
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An active citizens social leadership course is running in Auckland in March and promotes intercultural dialogue and social responsibility, as well as community-led social development, and positive social enterprise. It is open to people of all ages. The Aera foundation is sponsoring 21 young people to attend the course and you can read more about it here and check out their eventsbrite page for additional events here.
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Race Relations Day - 24 March
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Philanthropy New Zealand - Network Symposium
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When: Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th April 2018
10am - 4pm both days
Venue: Spark City, Auckland
A convening of Philanthropy New Zealand’s Environment, Youth, Family Philanthropy and Education Funders’ Networks. Philanthropy New Zealand convenes networks for a range of funders, working alongside the groups as they learn, share and collaborate within their grantmaking mission. In 2018, they are trialling a Network Symposium, gathering four of their networks together into a two-day event that will allow ‘cross pollination’ of ideas among the networks, and reduce travel for members.
Join this exciting new event for one day or two. The Networks included are: Environment Funders, Youth Funders, Family Philanthropy and our newly launched Education Funders’ Network.
11 April: a choice between the Environment Network and the Education Network
12 April: a choice between the Youth Network and the Family Philanthropy Network.
Register here
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Upcoming Funding Opportunities
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The Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation's Expressions of Interest for grant funding is open from mid-March to end of April. The Borrin Foundation was formally launched at the Supreme Court at an event hosted by the Chief Justice, and attended by various leaders from the legal, political, public, philanthropic and NGO sectors. The Foundation believes that law is essential to a flourishing society - one that is just, inclusive, tolerant and free. It funds legal research, education, and scholarship to make a difference to the lives of New Zealanders. At its launch event the Borrin Foundation announced its two initial strategic focus areas – New Zealand's criminal justice system and family law. It announced over $1.7 million of grants to five exciting and visionary inaugural grant projects. You can visit www.borrinfoundation.nz for more information.
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Changes to the Working together More Fund
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If you are developing or considering a collaborative project or merger, the Working Together More Fund (WTMF) might be able to assist you. The fund has recently changed the way it is operating and you can find all the information, criteria and case studies on their website workingtogether.org.nz. The closing date for the first 2018 Funding Round is 5.00 p.m. Friday, 30 March.
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UNESCO NZ awarding global citizen education - closing soon
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The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO Global Citizenship Education Award is open to the education sector and community groups. The Award is guided by #SDG 4.7 and open until 5pm on 19 March 2018. For more information click here
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Global Issues that affect our sector
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Engaging with Impact in the Talanoa Dialogue: Telling Your Climate Story
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You are invited to participate in the WRI webinar on Tuesday, March 13th at 1-2am (NZT - note early morning time). Ambassador Nazhat Shameem Khan (COP23 Chief Negotiator) will answer your questions on how to make meaningful and compelling contributions to this year-long, solutions-oriented effort to take stock of climate action under the Paris Agreement. COP23 Climate Champion Minister Inia Seruiratu will also join (TBC) to highlight the Champions’ plan to work with non-Party stakeholders to provide inputs to the Dialogue. To find out more, you can watch a recording of the first webinar in the series and read more about the Talanoa Dialogue on WRI.org. You must register for the March 13th webinar to watch it live, or via recording at your convenience.
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World came to the Pacific for ICSW 2017 and IFP supported PIANGO takes center stage
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Vani Catanasiga, Program Officer, Pacific Islands Association of NGOs (PIANGO)
The Bringing International Civil Society Week (ICSW) 2017 to the Pacific, for the first time in its history, was an important achievement for host PIANGO (organized with CIVICUS), bringing together close to 700 civil society and other diverse stakeholders from the Pacific and the globe to engage in finding common solutions to global challenges. It presented a significant opportunity for Pacific civil society actors, organisations and development partners to engage and dialogue with global counterparts while sharing the unique pressing concerns of the Pacific region and to exchange ideas and strategies with counterparts outside our region. From the get go at the first IFP General Assembly, PIANGO shared our campaign on “One point five (1.5) to stay alive”. “Bringing IFP colleagues and global partners to see for themselves our rising sea levels, planting of mangroves as a line of defence on our shores – fulfilled our long-term dream that the world come to see for themselves – “says PIANGO Executive Emele Duituturaga. Read more
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Online Registration for the 17th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII17) is now OPEN.
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For NGOs with ECOSOC Status, IPOs and Academics that have participated at previous sessions of the Permanent Forum:
For New IPOs and Academics participating for the first time at a session of the Permanent Forum:
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First, read carefully our participation guide. You must create a new profile in our integrated Civil Society Organizations (iCSO) System. Download the Participation Guide for New NGOs and Academics: http://bit.ly/unpfii17-new-ipos-academics
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Deadline for online application for approval: 28 March 2018.
Please contact us at: indigenous_un@un.org for questions related to your participation. For details, see here.
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The State of Civil Society Report 2018 is out!
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As 2017 gave way to 2018, many in civil society found renewed purpose in striving to make democracy real, and to demand human dignity and justice. Even as attacks on civil society have become more brazen, the story of the past year was one of resolute resistance against the tide of restrictions on fundamental freedoms and democratic values.
The State of Civil Society Report 2018 looks back at the key stories for civil society in 2017: the major events that civil society was involved in, responded to and was impacted by. The report identifies 10 key trends that impacted on civil society in 2017 and are continuing in 2018. Read more
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