Kia ora koutou,
Welcome to our September pānui—there's lots happening in our sector at the moment, and below you will see a bunch of training opportunities available to you, all kinds of events, and a range of job opportunities that might be the perfect fit for someone you know!
It's been a pleasure to attend some of our member groups' AGMs over the last month or so, and hear what is going on in your organisations. I'm sure there will be some more this month too. PNCSC's AGM is at the end of this month—12pm, Thursday 29 September at Hancock Community House. Formal notice and agenda will be sent out in the coming weeks. If you are interested in standing for the Collective (CSC's board), please get in touch with me, and I will make sure you get a nomination form.
Top of mind for us is the local body elections coming up very soon. Voting opens Friday 16 September and closes at noon, Saturday 8 October. We are hosting a Meet the Candidates event on Monday 12 September 6pm-8pm at Te Manawa Museum, so I hope you are able to come along and take the opportunity to meet Mayoral and Te Hirawanui general ward candidates. No RSVP necessary.
Many will have already registered for Tonic Conference, which is happening here in Palmy on 19-20 October, but if you haven't it's not too late! More info on their website. This is a great opportunity to invest in your staff without the added costs of travel and accommodation!
We are also hosting the Social Wellbeing Forum on Friday 28 October, 9am-12:30pm. The Social Wellbeing Forum is a key opportunity for us as a sector to make our voice heard and the discussions at the forum will be compiled into a report which will be used to shape decision making over the next period of time. Please save the date in your calendar and keep any eye on your inbox next week as we will be sending out some more information, and a survey to help us narrow down the big topics that the sector wants to discuss.
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Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) is coming up 12-18 September. We'll be doing some activities with our neighbours around Hancock Community House, and I encourage you and your teams to get involved too! Have a look at reomaori.co.nz for some great ideas and resources about how to celebrate and learn some reo Māori in your workplace or at home.
Please feel free to reach out to me or any of the CSC team if we can assist you in any way.
Ngā mihi,
Tim
Tim Kendrew (Te Aupōuri, Ngāpuhi) He/Him
Kaiwhakahaere Matua | Manager
Palmerston North Community Services Council
Te Rūnanga Ratonga ā-Hapori o Papaioea
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PNCSC members' meeting dates for 2022 are 12pm on 29 September (note changed date), and 8 December.
The next Flax Pānui will go out on 7 October. Notices are due by Thursday 6 October.
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Kia orana
It’s the time of the year when Annual General Meetings are taking place, and I’d like to thank those who have extended invitations to me to attend these. My team and I will do our best to be at as many as we can.
Thanks also to those who have stepped in and taken up new roles in your organisation, as well as those whose service has come to an end – your time and contribution is very much appreciated.
Local government elections are almost upon us as well, and this is an opportunity for people to have their say in the running of our city.
I encourage you to learn about each of the candidates, and have a think about who has served the interests of the community sector when placing your vote.
Kia manuia
Tangi Utikere MP
Member of Parliament for Palmerston North
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Succession Planning
19 September, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Hancock Community House
$20 for CSC members/$30 others
Succession planning is the process of making sure your organisation is prepared to successfully continue. This workshop, facilitated by Megan Thorn from Exult, focuses on three different types of succession planning: strategic, leadership and emergency, across both governance and operational teams.
The workshop shares practical processes for covering all three, and for building succession planning into a process for the organisation, as opposed to an event.
We share ideas and stories that help organisations discover:
- Why Succession Planning is essential for non-profit organisations, regardless of what stage of the journey they are at.
- What things need to be considered in developing a succession plans.
- Who needs one? And what should be in it?
- Ideas for raising the idea of Succession Planning as a positive process for the long-term sustainability.
- Ideas for building a culture of succession in the organisation.
Click here to register for this workshop
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Raising Your Profile
20 September, 9:30am-4:00pm
Hancock Community House
$20 for CSC members/$30 others
This workshop, facilitated by Megan Thorn from Exult, is designed to help unpack the marketing process and create a plan to make marketing manageable when you feel like you lack the time and budget to do it well.
During this workshop you'll discover:
- What to consider in getting people’s attention, how to cut through the clutter and let people know you exist
- What people want to know about you before they take action, and how you can share your message in a way that sticks
- How to use existing marketing channels more effectively: maximise your newsletters, websites and Facebook pages
- Free (or nearly fee) tools to help to create professional looking marketing material
- How to create a marketing plan that makes the most of time available and budget.
Click here to register for this workshop
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Rights and Rules – Privacy
15 September, 12pm-1pm
Hancock Community House
Free
What are an employer and employee’s rights around privacy? What are a client’s rights to privacy and what are the obligations for organisations?
The team from Manawatū Community Law Centre will address these questions as part of the Rights & Rules series. Feel free to ask questions and bring your lunch.
Click here to RSVP for this workshop
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Attracting Donations
23 September, 10am-12:30pm
Hancock Community House
Free
Presented by Helen King, an experienced grants writer and communicator who has worked in the local for-community sector since 2006.
Donations can be an important stream of income in helping organisations thrive and grow, but sometimes it is hard to know where to start and, once you have, how to sustain donor engagement and interest.
This discursive and interactive workshop will look at why donations are important, how to begin the process of attracting donations, and, importantly, how to tell our stories in a way that connects with people who want to give.
Click here to RSVP for this workshop
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Palmerston North Community Services Council
Social Wellbeing Forum
Save the date: the 2022 Social Wellbeing Forum will be on 28 October, 9am-12:30pm. Last held in 2019, the SWF is an opportunity to take stock of the most prevalent social needs in our community right now, and will produce a report which we hope will inform and influence policy and programming across local government, central government agencies and the social sector. Held regularly since 2007, this will be the first SWF since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Our team is currently conducting visits and interviews with various community groups, and we will be reaching out over the next few weeks to seek your input as we prepare for the forum.
Managers’ Forums are a space to share and grow your knowledge with other managers in the community and social sector. Facilitated by Jude Bartlett, each forum will have some time to share ‘what’s on top’ for you, a short talk on a topic, and a group discussion about that topic. Forums are on the last Wednesday of each month, 2pm-3pm at Hancock Community House. Email Tim Kendrew if you would like to be kept up to date.
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Meet the Candidates Event
Local Government elections are coming up fast. CSC will host a meet the candidates event with those standing for Mayor and Te Hirawanui General Ward on Monday 12 September, 6pm-8pm at Te Manawa Museum. Candidates will give a brief introduction, and you will have the opportunity to mingle and talk with candidates over refreshments. No RSVP required, all welcome.
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Youthline Central North Island is starting to organise the next SOS Training for helpline volunteers which will commence late Feb/early March 2023. If you, or anyone you know are interested in the programme, please email Kelly
Youthline CNI is continuing to be out and about working in the community and schools with Healthy Relationships and Standing Tall Programmes. We also run After School Programmes, have Face to Face Counselling and One on One Mentoring by appointment.
For Counselling please contact Gerben. For Mentoring please contact Sarah
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Palmerston North City Council
Save the date - Enabling Good Lives Hui is taking place at the Convention Centre next month. The two day event, happening on 23 & 24 September at the Palmerston North Convention Centre, will focus on community safety for, by, and with disabled people and their allies. This event is led by the disability community with Council supporting. More information here
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Alzheimers Manawatū
Join us on Tuesday 6 September at 11am for our Annual Memory Walk.
Meet in the Square all dressed in purple and at 11.30am, we’ll walk to Te Manawa for a fun, family event. Light snacks will be available as well as entertainment and information on dementia.
Please register using Eventbrite or by calling 06 3579539 ex 205.’
More Information here
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Whatunga Tuao Volunteer Central
Registrations are now open for exhibitors for the Volunteering Expo 2022 – Palmy!
Square Edge, 27 September from 10am-2pm (set up at 9am).
It will be a day dedicated to informing, promoting and engaging for people to find new ways to contribute to a positive change in society through volunteering.
All you have to do is bring your table, banners, and flyers and set up your space to look your own, chairs will be provided. Registrations closes on 15 September
For further information, email us or register here
Our AGM will be held at Hancock House 20 September 2022 at 5.30pm. Please RSVP by email for catering purposes. Open to public, member's and volunteer's have speaking rights.
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Parentline have group parenting programmes starting:
7 & 8 September – Parenting through Separation
5 & 6 October – Parenting through Separation
13 October -Great Fathering, 8 session group for men (fathers) by men
Triple P sessions for parents/caregivers of teens/pre-teens:
- 31 October – Getting Teens to Cooperate
- 7 November – Coping with Teenager’s Emotions
- 14 November – Building Teen’s Survival Skills
- 21 November- Reducing Family Conflict
Triple P Teen group programme (6 morning sessions) dates TBC.
Contact 0800 4326459 to register
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Alliance Française
Join in for our Café Scientifique!
A free public science talk series at Globe Theatre! Ralph Sims will be giving us a talk about climate change.
The talk will be on Wednesday 7 September, at 7 pm. Licensed bar/café service will be available at the Globe Theatre from 6 pm. More info here
We are happy to announce the relaunch of our New Caledonia Trips! After some disruption due to Covid and borders requirements, we are happy and excited to bring back the partnership between CREIPAC and Alliances Francaises in New Zealand. This trip from 22 to 30 of October 2022 is fully tailored-made for Alliances and offers both French Classes and cultural activities to immerse yourself in this beautiful French speaking Island. Click here to view the flyer
Enrollments for the DELF Adults Exam are open, don't hesitate to ask us! More info here
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Arohanui Hospice
Hearts and Homes is an Arohanui Hospice fundraising event that showcases beautiful homes and gardens, whilst raising vital funds for the Hospice. This year’s event will be held on the 11 & 12 November, showcasing a selection of the finest urban, lifestyle and rural properties in the Rangitīkei.
As per previous years this is a self-drive tour, but for the first time in history the tour will include an add on bus tour. This bus tour will give exclusive access to an additional three spectacular rural homes and gardens.
Don’t miss your chance to spend a memorable day with friends and family exploring this region's inspiring homes and gardens - get your tickets today at heartsandhomes
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The Manawatu Tenants Union office is now operating on full time hours. With the office being open from 10am-3pm Monday to Thursday, and Fridays by appointment only. We are available to assist your clients with all tenancy matters. If your clients would rather deal with you, we are more than happy to support any staff member from your organisation in order to help provide the best tenancy advice and support in Palmerston North.
We are also able to provide education and support, please contact us to discuss how we can help your organisation and clients. All of our advice and support is free. Email us or phone 06-357 7435 or 0275422071
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MaLGRA If you know of anyone who needs support with their gender identity please let them know we can help. We are available for appointments on Monday and Friday - bookings are preferred - you can book appointments at malgra.org.nz. Also please don't hesitate to message us if you need support on any rainbow issues.
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Citizens' Advice Bureau would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting being held on 6 September 2022 at 9am at Hancock Community House, 77 King street.
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Housing Advice Centre has existed since 1988, we provide advice, education/programs and support to tenants, landlords and home seekers for emergency, transitional, social, private housing, boarding, flatting and student accommodation.
We are looking for people to come on our Coordinating Committee. If you are ‘passionate about social change’ then come and join us.
For more information email us and we will get back to you.
You are warmly invited to attend Housing Advice Centre AGM!
Friday 30 th September 2022, 12:30pm at Hancock Community House.
RSVP by email. Download the invitation. |
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Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ MidCentral
Te Puna Wai is an after-hours, drop-in support space. It provides a space for whānau to talk whānau whaiora, enjoy a hot drink, as well as peers from Mana o te Tangata who can help identify your next steps.
Open from 5pm-10pm Fridays and 3pm-10pm Saturdays and Sundays, based at Mana o te Tangata, 601 Featherston St Palmerston North.
More information here
“Real Talk” – a rangatahi focused event that will be held in the Horowhenua.
24 September, 05:30pm-09:30pm.
Please spread the word that Rangatahi (aged 15-25) are free! Scan the QR code on the attached poster to register - Download poster here
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Manawatu Community Law Centre
Open: Monday to Thursday 9:30am to 4pm and Friday 9:30am to 3pm. We offer a variety of seminars and guest speakers. Topics include - Employment, EPOA’s/Wills, MSD, Tenancy, Immigration, Consumer and many more.
Get in contact on 06 356 7974 or email us. We have an office in Levin and we run clinics in Feilding, Dannevirke, Woodville, Ōtaki. Late night clinics every Tuesday 5pm-7pm. More info here.
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Best Care Whakapai Hauora
Gambling Harm Awareness Week 5–9 September
Best Care Whakapai Haoura Gambling Harm and Financial Services health promoters will be available at libraries within the Manawatu and Horowhenua areas throughout the week. More info here
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Hokowhitu Village Centre
Hokowhitu Village Centre activities are gradually being offered again.
The monthly morning tea is on Tuesday 20 September, 10 am. Guest speaker is Russell Hallam from Grey Power.
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The Salvation Army
One Sight free eye testing is happening on 7 September 8.30pm-3.30pm at 432 Church street, Palmerston North. bookings are essential, call 06 358 7455 to book
More information here
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Manawatu Rural Support Service, We are a free and confidential service that covers the northern rural Manawatu from Halcombe, Cheltenham, and across to Pohangina, our borders being the Rangitikei river across to the ranges. We go as far back as the Upper Kawhatau Valley.
We provide support for people going through times of stress for a variety of reasons including sickness, relationship breakdown, unemployment, etc.
We work in collaboration with other organisations to support the rural community; our strength being that we travel to people in their homes if needed.
Please visit our website to get the full picture of what we do
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Ashley Ellen Dance & Sport Manawatū
Dance 4 Health
Free event happening on Saturday and Sunday 10 & 11 September. A weekend of Dance and Hauora workshops, including: HipHop, Physical Health, Jazz, Mental Health, Contemporary, and more.
Limited spaces available, email us to register. More information here
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ARCS
This year is ARCS Manawatū's 40th anniversary and we would like to invite you to our celebration dinner.
Thursday 17 November, 5:30pm (dinner served 6pm), Caccia Birch House. $30 per person. Please RSVP by 3 November by email or phone 356 5868. We hope to see you there! More information here
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Environment Network Manawatu
Manawatū District Council/Horizons Environment Q and A.
Environment Network Manawatū will be hosting Q and A session with MDC Candidates and Horizons Regional Council candidates for the Manawatū-Rangitikei Constituency on Monday 5 September, Manchester House Senior Hub, 13 Bowen Street, Feilding.
Questions will be followed by refreshments and the chance to chat 1-1 with the candidates.
Registrations are essential to inform catering. You can register here.
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Age Concern
Staying Safe refresher driving workshops for seniors
Re-familiarise yourself with the traffic rules and safe driving practices. Phone 06 355 2832.
14 September, 9:30–1pm, Palmerston North
30 November, 9:30–1pm, Palmerston North
Afternoon Tea for International Day of Older Persons Tuesday 4 October
Come along and celebrate with us from 1:30-4 pm
At Seniors Citizens Hall 309 Main St, Palmerston North. Dancing and entertainment with Ian Farmer. FREE but phone 06 355 2832 to confirm your attendance. Transport available to those who could not otherwise attend.
Age Concern Annual General Meeting Tuesday 8 November 12.30 – 1.30
Age Concern offices 4/251 Broadway Ave, Palmerston North. Light refreshments will be served.
Talk and Walk - Why walk alone!
Our social walking group “Talk and Walk” where participation and social interaction are more important, than speed, distance, or duration. The group meets once a week for a morning walk followed by tea or coffee.
Art and Craft group
Come along, be creative, learn new skills, meet new people, have fun, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Whatever your interests or skill level, there are dozens of ways to be creative in the company of others. The group meets fortnightly on a Wednesday afternoon from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. To find out more about these activities or to register please contact Bernie Walker, or phone 06 355 2832 or 027 282 4765
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Digits
Enabling digital access in the Manawatū
Digits have been working on a collaborative project with Manawatu Multicultural Council to provide computer lessons. We were able to start this 10 week programme this week and our first lesson was on computer basics. This programme has been supported by Pub Charity who funded the new HP Envy laptops that we provide to attendees if they aren't able to bring their own device.
The lesson resources we use are provided by the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa. Our 3 volunteer tutors who take the lessons are sometimes adjusting the lesson to suit the needs of the attendees.
Thanks to one of our super volunteers Umesh who took our first lesson and we received some great feedback. “I loved the course!” “I felt nervous going to the lesson, but you made me feel relaxed and comfortable”.
If you are interested in joining please let Bronwyn Operations Manager know by email or phone 0273022888 for more information
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Epilepsy New Zealand
Over the past few months we have been working on the roll out of a programme of learning called Seizure Smart Schools, this has enabled schools throughout New Zealand to register and complete 12 modules of learning to support students who live with epilepsy.
Attached is an interview with Erin Murphy on her petition for Epilepsy Education Training, follow this link to sign the petition, its open till 14 September.
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Manawatu Multicultural Council's AGM was hosted in Leisure Centre on the 26 August 2022. Congratulations to the newly elected board members of MMC.
- President: Nina Kirschbaum
- Vice-President: Junaid Hilal
- Secretary: Febry Suharto
- Treasurer: Angel Kwan
Committee members: Marianne Simon, Rahmat Karimi, Sree Devi. We appreciate the input and support from the previous board members.
MMC’s newsletter is can be downloaded here.
MMC invites you to the Celebration of Ethnic Songs and Praises 2022. It will be held on Saturday, September 17 at Speirs Centre, Palmerston North Boys High School.
The event will feature cultural vocal, musical, dance, and choir performances from different ethnic communities. Come with your whanau and friends and disrupt your weekend with some fun.
Check the event on our Facebook page and you can book FREE tickets from there. mBetter still, you can book FREE tickets here myetickets. More info here
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Environment Network Manawatū
Manawatū Food Rescue Declaration - Project Lead
ENM is looking for a Manawatū Food Rescue Declaration Project Lead. The role will be focused on supporting and advocating for food industry organisations and community groups in the Manawatū River catchment to commit to a significant reduction in avoidable food waste. The Manawatū Food Rescue Declaration Project’s goal is to create a platform to divert all edible, but unsalable food to the community, thus reducing food waste and increasing food resilience. The project will have a significant impact on people’s ability to access healthy nourishing food and the overall wellbeing of people residing in the Manawatū River catchment.
18 hours per week. Closing date for applications: 5pm, Sunday 4 September 2022.
Please click here to find out more and to apply.
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Square Edge Community
CALL FOR ARTS TUTORS
Square Edge Community Arts are seeking tutors from within our diverse multicultural community who have experience teaching cultural arts workshops. These might include: raranga, tivaevae, whakairo rakau, Chinese calligraphy, spoken or written word works, performance or music etc. If you have knowledge and skills that you and your community are comfortable sharing with others then we would love to hear from you.
These are paid opportunities to tutor a one-off 2 hour workshop at a day and time that works for you. Square Edge will promote and book in participants and the venue space is provided.
Participants can bring along materials or you can cover these with a small fee per person. Workshops are offered to community at a subsidised rate (or free of charge whenever possible).
Places for tutors are limited so please let us know asap if you are keen: communityarts@ca.org.nz
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Te Aroha Noa
Rangatahi Facilitator
An employment opportunity is available for a Rangatahi Facilitator. This is a fixed-term position and is 29 hours per week, from 8:30am-3:30pm Tuesday-Thursday and 4 hours for administration, weekly check in’s, attending hui and so forth on a Monday & Friday.
- View ad on Seek
- Closing date for applications: 5pm, Sunday 11 September 2022
Mentor/Support Worker
An employment opportunity is available for a Youth Mentor for 3 months (15 hours per week) which involves working alongside social workers. The successful applicant will enjoy sport, be physically fit, and want to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
- View ad on Seek
- Closing date for applications: 5pm, Sunday 11 September 2022
ECC Centre Manager
We are seeking a Centre Manager who is passionate about delivering quality services to tamariki, their whanau to lead our team. The Centre Manager’s work is directly reflected in the passion, engagement, and overall success of our teachers, the delight in our children, and the strength in our whanau relationships.
Cleaners required
Are you interested in joining our awesome cleaning team? If so we are seeking independent and motivated people just like you for part time casual cleaning.
To apply or for more information on any of the above vacancies submit your CV and cover letter to:
The Senior Administrator
gena@tearohanoa.org.nz
Phone: 021 497 204
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Moneywise Manawatū are recruiting for a Financial Mentor.
Do you want an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others? Are you someone with a natural talent for everyday money management and budgeting who can engage with people? You may be the person we are looking for to join our committed team!
Please click here for further information
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Camilla House
Social Worker - 30 hours per week
Since Camellia House opened, we have provided emergency temporary accommodation and support for hundreds of women, and children and continue to work towards our mission "Enabling Women into Independence".
We are looking for an innovative and motivated Social Worker to join our team for a 1 year pilot role. The right candidate will be passionate about working with whanau, enhancing whanau’s mana, resiliency, and support networks, supporting whanau to achieve their self-determined goals and aspirations. This role is for 30 hours per week on a 1-year fixed term contract.
For a copy of the job description, any queries or to apply, please email a copy of your CV and cover letter to camelliahouse@xtra.co.nz.
Applications close September 16
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Grassroots Fund – Eastern & Central Community Trust (ECCT)
A reminder that ECCT’s Grassroots Fund is open year-round for applications. This Fund is designed to ensure that communities have access to services, events, and initiatives that they value. It can help with operating costs, events, equipment, or even small assets like vehicles. Larger projects such as essential repairs to your clubhouse or resurfacing a sports pitch can also be covered. The Grassroots fund can grant up to $30,000 for operating and programme costs, events and other community projects. Capital projects can receive up to $50,000. Check out the ECCT website to ensure you are eligible or simply give us a call to see how we can be of assistance - freephone 0800 878 720.
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Eastern & Central Community Trust in partnership with Tira Rangatahi are pleased to share that their Rangatahi-led fund is still open for applications.
- Project ideas need to come from and be led by rangatahi aged between 12– 24 years.
- Groups of rangatahi can apply for up to $5,000.
- You need to be rangatahi māori, pasifika youth, young people with disabilities, rainbow LGBTQIA++ young people or rangatahi in a community experiencing hardship.
- There is no closing date! Click here to find out more.
- Click here to download an A4 poster to share this opportunity.
“Creating safer, more inclusive, and connected communities for our rangatahi to thrive in and be heard”.
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Community Development Emergency Grants — PNCSC
This is fund is for community groups in Palmerston North facing unexpected costs. This can be used for the same expenses as the Community Development Small Grants. The Community Services Council administers this fund on behalf of PNCC, so please get in touch with us for further information.
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Community-led Initiatives Fund — Palmerston North City Council
The Community-led Initiatives Fund supports the community to deliver their own small-scale initiatives, including events and projects that will contribute to Palmy’s goals of being creative and exciting; connected and safe; and an eco-city. Find out more at pncc.govt.nz
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COVID-19 Relief Fund — Palmerston North City Council
The COVID-19 Relief Fund recognises the need to support community groups who may have experienced an increase in demand or a loss of income or unexpected costs due to coronavirus, and offers additional support to community groups.
Individuals or businesses engaged in delivery of a community event effected by COVID-19 restrictions are also eligible to apply.
To be considered for funding applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Experience an increase in demand for the applicant's services due to COVID-19
- A loss of anticipated income due to COVID-19
- Unexpected costs due to COVID-19.
Groups may apply up to four times a year for funding. The limit is $10,000 per application (to an annual total of $20,000). This may include applying for a variation if applicants find that the projected demand at the time of an earlier application has not matched actual demand. Apply here
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