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Kia ora koutou,
The sun is shining as I write, which always lifts my mood – hopefully the sunshine and clear skies will continue for our Level 3 weekend in the Manawatū. We send you warm wishes from our CSC team, and hope that things are OK for you and your whanau, and that you are able to access support if you need it. There are lots of services working to support our local communities, in Palmy and across the regions — many of them connected into our Community Services Council network. Thank you to everyone working especially hard in this time to meet the needs of our community.
We are holding weekly Wednesday Zoom meetings for our CSC members in Levels 3 and 4. Check your inbox or get in touch with us if you'd like to join in with that. These meetings are great for connection and sharing information about what you are doing in your services, and the community needs you are seeing. If you're not a CSC member organisation but would like to see what it’s all about by joining this meeting, please do email me directly emma.ochei@pncsc.org.nz
Maybe you’ll have a bit more time this month to read through Flax — perhaps with a cup of tea. There's a few less events on this month because of lockdown, but you'll find some information below about vaccinations, PNCC's Strategic Priority Grants, and updates from various services. It’s OK to find this a challenging time, consider your own needs as your read this, as well as the needs of your clients. Perhaps there are services you could reach out to for support or for practical needs.
This morning we held a webinar on Avoiding Burnout and Mental Fatigue. Thank you to Rico from Neurofit for speaking to us, and to everyone who logged on for it, there was a great turnout for an important topic as our community sector staff and volunteers take time to prioritise their own mental health.
Our CSC team is working from home at this time – please do reach out to Tim, Jo, Kanchana or myself by email if there is any way we can assist.
Noho ora mai,
Emma |
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PNCSC members' meetings for the year are at 12pm on Thursdays 14 October and 9 December. Our AGM (tentative date): 30 September.
The next Flax Pānui will go out on 1 October. Notices are due by Thurs 30 September.
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HE KARERE NĀ TE KAUNIHERA O PAPAIOEA
PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL UPDATE
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Kia ora koutou,
I’m very aware most of us are working remotely from home or providing only essential services at this time. I hope you’re all managing to get through and looking after yourselves as well as your clients. Sometimes it can be as hard to stay home when you want to be useful as it is for those who are busy during lockdowns. Remember we all have our part to play in ensuring the success of the public health response. Council’s COVID-19 Relief Fund is still open for organisations that need financial help because of increased demand on services, or reduction in income due to the pandemic: Covid-19 Relief Fund.
Council meetings have been continuing remotely in levels 4 and 3. We will not meet in person until level 2. Committee meetings are on hold until level 2.
Council recently launched a trial of the Companion Card programme. This is a partnership between PNCC and Mana Whaikaha to enable people in the disability community to attend events without having to pay for an extra ticket for their support person. Participating venues so far are Centrepoint, Regent on Broadway, Globe Theatre and Te Manawa. People eligible for a card can apply online at palmycompanioncard.co.nz
Applications for Council’s Strategic Priority Grants open on September 6th. This is a three-year funding opportunity for community-led projects, activities or services that align with Council’s strategic priorities. All the information you need is available at pncc.govt.nz. The review of our Community Funding and Support Policy has not yet taken place, and so this round of applications will be under the existing policy.
The next Community Development Committee meeting will be at 1pm on Wednesday 22nd September, assuming we are in level 2 by then. You can attend in person or watch online at the time, or later, on Council’s website and You Tube channel.
Take care everyone,
Ngā mihi nui,
Lorna
lorna.johnson@pncc.govt.nz
Mobile 021 2460668 |
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Cr Lorna Johnson
Chair, Community Development Committee
Portfolio Lead, People and Community
Palmerston North City Council
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NGĀ MIHI NĀ TŌ TĀTOU MEMA O TE PAREMATA
UPDATE FROM OUR MP
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Kia Orana kotou katoatoa!
I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks. We’re an incredible team who really look out for each other. The fact that we stick together, and do all we can to knock COVID-19 to ground, means we’re well-placed to stamp out this more infectious Delta variant.
Palmerston North is faring well. There’s Government support for those who need it. And you all, as our highly dedicated iwi and community sector, are always ready and willing to get stuck in and do the mahi – a big thank you for that!
Our vaccine rollout is a key part of our COVID response. MidCentral have been active in their swabbing and vaccination efforts in our city. I’ve had my first COVID-19 vaccine and I urge you, if you haven’t already, to book yours in. Everyone over 12 years old can book their COVID vaccine (just go to bookmyvaccine.nz or call 0800 28 29 26).
Thank you to everyone for doing their bit to stamp out COVID-19. Our strength comes from our unity. Together we can come out stronger.
Tangi Utikere MP
Member of Parliament for Palmerston North
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NGĀ WHAKANGUNGU
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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Implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Friday 29 October, 9:30am-3:30pm
This workshop builds on the Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop and will give participants a starting point from which they can consider how to embed Tiriti principles and bi-cultural practice in their organisation's policies and practices.
More info.
PN Community Groups $25+GST
Community Groups Outside PN $35+GST
Government / Business $45+GST
It is preferred that attendees have first attended the Introduction to Te Tiriti session. Please email Tim Kendrew if you would like to register.
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Working With the Media
Date TBC - when we return to Level One
Manawatū Guardian editor Judith Lacy is running a free 90-minute workshop on how to write a media release, what to capture in a news photo, what makes a good column, and developing a relationship with your community paper. Date and time to be arranged, but will be in Level 1.
Please email Judith Lacy with your expression of interest and days and times that would suit you.
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NĀ NGĀ PŪRANGA
FROM THE ARCHIVES
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In 2021, we're celebrating 50 years of PNCSC! Throughout the year we thought we'd highlight some interesting things from our archives.
In 2012, we joined the 21st century on Facebook — and we advertised that by putting a physical notice in Flax!
If you still don't follow us on Facebook (where have you been for the past 9 years!?), please head on over and give us a like!
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Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 13-19 Mahuru
Māori Language Week 13-19 September
Māori Language Week has been celebrated each year from 1975. September 14 commemorates the presentation of the 1972 Māori language petition to parliament.
Kia kaha te reo Māori
‘Kia kaha’ is well understood in New Zealand with its meaning of ‘be strong’. We often talk about languages as if they are people – talking about language health, strength and revitalisation. So when we say ‘Kia kaha te reo Māori’ we’re saying - ‘Let’s make the Māori language strong'.
There are some great resources and ideas for celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori in your organisations at tetaurawhiri.govt.nz and reomaori.co.nz.
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Diabetes Trust
Diabetes Trust are still running their free September classes via Zoom.
- Food Label Reading Class on Monday 13 September from 6.30 - 8.30pm.
- Carbohydrate Awareness Class on Thursday 9 September from 6.30 - 8.30pm.
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Amitabha Buddhist Centre
Coping with Challenging Situations
Online drop-in meditation classes, live stream Wednesdays 7 - 8.30pm with Birgit Saunders, and available to watch at home for a week afterwards.
To book in, click here.
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Stress has the power to destroy our peace of mind and rob us of our happiness. It can present itself in different ways, from a knot in our stomach, to feeling restless, or finding it difficult to get a good night's sleep. It may sneak in as a vague sense of irritation or impatience, and may just look like a raised eyebrow or silence, rather than kindness. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling anxious, powerless, or perhaps that we're somehow just not good enough.
We will explore how much of the stress and tension we normally experience comes from our mind. The teachings in this series will provide clear, positive, and practical advice and meditations to help us recognise, deal with, and eventually overcome our anxiety and stress. Gradually we can develop our inner resilience and confidence so that we come to view challenges as opportunities for personal growth and development. In this way we can all learn what it means to live stress free and be genuinely happy.
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Alliance Francaise Palmerston North
Online Language Classes
Keep learning French with us! Our classes are still running online via Zoom. If you would like to join a class, you can enrol on our website or contact our teachers. We're here to help!
In person classes will start again in Level 2. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe!
For more information, click here.
French Film Night
Join us on Wednesday 22 September at The Globe Theatre (312 Main Street) from 7.30pm for the screening of "Marche ou crève" with English subtitles.
Recommended for a mature audience. Licensed bar/café open from 6pm. Screening starts at 8pm.
Free event, donations welcome.
For more information, click here.
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KAWEPŪRONGO ME PĀNUI
NEWS & NOTICES
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COVID-19 Vaccinations
Any person in Aotearoa aged 12 or over can now book a vaccine at bookmyvaccine.nz
Pasifika Pop-Up Clinic - TONIGHT
After hours vaccination clinic TODAY, Friday 3 September, 2pm-7pm at the Pasifika Centre, Bill Brown Park. More information and how to book is available here.
Low Sensory Clinic
The MidCentral DHB is running its first low-sensory vaccination clinic at Milson Community Centre on Thursday 16 September 2021. More information available here. If you identify as a person who has sensory needs, or if you have a friend, client or whānau member who would benefit from this clinic, we invite you to email covacc@midcentraldhb.govt.nz to register your interest.
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Palmerston North City Council
Strategic Priority Grant
Are you a community organisation whose outcomes directly contribute to Palmy’s vision: Small city benefits, big city ambition?
The Strategic Priority Grants provide multi-year funding for community-led projects, activities or services. They're designed to encourage community leadership and ownership of programmes that seek solutions to local social, environmental and cultural issues.
Applications are open from 6 September - 1 November 2021.
Learn more here.
Watch the video and download the guideline and questions and answers, or come along to one of our drop-in sessions, depending on Covid-19 restrictions.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to not-for-profit organisations operating in Palmerston North. Social enterprises can also apply, but you need to show that you have a social, cultural or environmental mission and your profits are reinvested in fulfilling that mission.
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Horizons Regional Council
Better Buses for Palmy | He pahi pai mō Te Papaioea
As you may be aware Horizons was in the middle of engaging with the Palmy and Ashhurst community on the bus service when all of New Zealand went into lockdown. While the submission have remained open during this time, it has been difficult for some people to engage with the process and for them to have their say. Due to this difficulty, we are extending the feedback period for an additional two weeks. The submission period for the Palmy and Ashhurst review will now close on Friday 17 September 2021 at 5.00pm.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff and others, we will not be running any face to face events over this extended period. Staff will still be available to answer queries, please email us at transport@horizons.govt.nz or call 0508 800 800 and ask to speak with a member of our transport team. We would really appreciate your support in sharing this update with your wider community.
Head to betterbuses.horizons.govt.nz. for more info and to submit feedback.
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Department of Internal Affairs
Due to COVID the DIA office is currently closed however the staff are still working, so if you have any questions or there is anything that they can help you with please contact them on communitypn@dia.govt.nz
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Manawatu Multicultural Council
Annual General Meeting
The AGM was planned for August 27 but because of the Level 4 Lockdown this will be postponed until a date when a full and proper meeting can be held, where all members can attend without restriction. We hope this will not be too far in the future.
As per the constitution, members will be given 21 days notice of the AGM date.
Nominations for the MMC Executive remain open and we invite you to consider joining this vibrant team working for migrants and refugees in Manawatū. Nominations will be closed once we know when we are able to hold the AGM.
In the meantime; stay safe, be careful, and be kind.
Warmest wishes from the MMC Executive.
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SPELADD have cancelled all of the Learning Disabilities Seminars throughout September.
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Manchester House
All Manchester House Feilding-based hubs (Social Services Hub, Senior Hub, Opshop, and ASAP) remain closed.
Our social workers, counsellors, budgeters, and foodbank staff continue to support our current clients and will discuss requests for urgent support from people in the Feilding and Districts area. We can be contacted on 06 323 7191.
Keep up to date with our current mahi by visiting our Facebook page here and supporting our vital lockdown work by donating here. |
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Age Concern Palmerston North and Districts staff are working from home during Level 4 and Level 3. If you need assistance phone 06 355 2832, listen to the message, select the person you would like to speak to and wait to be connected. Alternatively, phone the manager Marian Dean on 027 895 4588 or email marian.dean@ageconcernpn.org.nz
All our exercise programmes and workshops are on hold until we move to Level 2 or Level 1, depending on the programme and the venue. For more information see our Facebook page here.
The Spring Edition of the Age Concern newsletter is available now. Hard copies are available from Age Concern and can be collected from our office once we are back at Level 2, or agencies can phone Marian on 027 895 4588 now and we will arrange for copies to be dropped off to your office. Please note that due to the Level 4 and 3 lockdowns some events listed have had to be postponed but will take place later in the year. To view the newsletter, click here.
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Workbridge operate remotely in Level 3 and 4 with strictly managed appointments happening at Level 2.
For more information, click here.
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Sweet Louise provides practical, emotional and social support and services for New Zealanders living with incurable breast cancer. We provide the compassion and care they need to live as well as possible, for as long as possible.
Sweet Louise relies entirely on donations and grants from individuals, organisations, and corporations to continue its work helping New Zealanders living with incurable breast cancer.
This October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, host a Sweet October tea party and raise funds to provide vital care and support for New Zealanders with incurable breast cancer. You could host a simple morning tea, a fancy afternoon tea, a zoom tea party, or put the ‘tea’ in team and host an event at your workplace. The most important thing is to have fun and know that the funds you raise will provide vital care and support for New Zealanders with incurable breast cancer.
To participate in this event, or for further information, you can sign up here.
Or please feel free to contact me on 0800 793 385 or 027 328 8008
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Youthline Central North Island
Offices are closed until Level 2, however we are conducting counselling and mentoring services via Zoom meetings for existing clients.
Youthline continue to provide free phone counselling via our 0800 helpline - call 0800 376 633, text 234, or email talk@youthline.co.nz. No problem is too big or too small, contact us to chat.
For any office enquiries please email volunteerpn@youthline.co.nz
For any counselling enquiries please email counsellor@youthline.co.nz
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Digits
The common phrase "here we go again". Digits families were very lucky to be issued with Chromebook devices the afternoon prior to the lockdown later on which happened just a few hours later that night. We know that these families are enjoying being connected with school during this time and being able to continue to learn.
Digits thanks Roslyn Library for having us that day, what a delightful library, aren't we lucky to have community libraries. Since the lockdown we have had an influx of applications and we are aiming to issue these mid September all going well with a change in levels. Our Digits Hub and Computer lessons are on hold until further notice.
Did you know one of the things that Digits help with is issuing free Skinny Jump modems? We are one of only 2 partners that issue these in Manawatū. If you need to apply please get in touch with us and we can meet you to issue the modem contactless. It come already loaded with data and the most you will pay a month is $25 for 150GB! You can't beat it. Please get in touch with Digits admin@digits.org.nz or book a modem on our website here. Firstly you will need to check your address works on the skinny website or we can easily check it for you.
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Camellia House is now an accredited living wage employer.
The Palmerston North trust provides vulnerable women and their children with temporary accommodation and support services. Living wage accreditation is another positive difference Camellia House is making in the community.
Read the rest of the article here.
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TŪRANGA WĀTEA ME MAHI TŪAO
VACANCIES & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Palmerston North City Council
Senior Policy Analyst - Fixed Term
An opportunity for an experiences Senior Policy Analyst to join the Council for a one year fixed-term position to complete a city-wide stocktake and needs assessment of community facilities to inform city planning.
Applications close Sunday 12 September.
For more information and to apply for this role, click here.
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Manawatū Multiple Sclerosis Society
Volunteer Committee Members
MS Central Districts are seeking Volunteer Committee members to join their Committee.
The role would involve being an active member of the MSCD Committee, meeting once a month at MSCD premises in Palmerston North, helping with events, and fundraising etc.
No experience on a Committee is required.
For more information on the role and how to apply, click here.
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Palmerston North City Council
Strategic Priority Grants
PNCC are launching the Strategic Priority Grants programme in September 2021. This programme provides multi-year funding for community-led projects, activities or services. These grants are designed to encourage community leadership and ownership of programmes that seek solutions to local social, environmental and cultural issues. Applications for 2022-25 will close on November 1.
We will fund community organisations whose outcomes directly contribute to Council’s vision: small city benefits, big city ambition.
Our funding priorities are based on the Creative and Liveable Strategy (to achieve Goal 2: A creative and exciting city); the Connected Community Strategy (to achieve Goal 3: A connected and safe community); and the Eco City Strategy (to achieve Goal 4: An eco city).
For more information, please contact Cindy Nguyen on 06 356 8199 or email communityfunding@pncc.govt.nz
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Palmerston North Community Services Council (on behalf of PNCC)
Community Development Emergency Grants 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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Department of Internal Affairs
Lottery Community Committee
The next round opens November 3 and closes December 1 2021. The allocation meeting is scheduled for March 2022.
The Manawatū-Whanganui Committee will prioritise requests with outcomes which can demonstrate a contribution towards:
- Communites, hapū, and iwi being connected and thriving; and
- People within communities working together to achieve shared community aspirations
A request will be considered lower priority if:
- There is limited evidence of collaboration in the request
- There is limited evidence of community need in the request
- The request is to subsidise the delivery of a service or initiative that is currently funded by a Government contract
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