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Move On Where? Local Voices Respond To Proposed Move On Orders
Friday, 17 April 2026, 4:14 pm | SociaLink
The community’s response was clear: 125 people signed the Duty to Assist petition, 59 letters were written to MPs, and over 60 blankets were donated. More >>
BICT's Story: Creating Community For Children With Brain Injuries
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 9:13 pm | SociaLink
At its heart, BICT helps families dream again and supports children to reach their potential, one step at a time. More >>
Building Confidence, One Workshop At A Time With ICONZ
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 9:11 pm | SociaLink
For now, the focus is simple: helping young people build skills, confidence, and brighter futures because sometimes all it takes is guidance, a safe place to land, and someone who believes in what you can achieve. More >>
Kin Carers Connect: Supporting Whānau Who Step Up
Saturday, 28 March 2026, 8:46 pm | SociaLink
When children are no longer able to remain safely with their parents, this trust supports the grandparents, aunties and uncles, and wider whānau who quietly step up to care for them. More >>
Building Belonging At Multicultural Tauranga
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 7:04 pm | SociaLink
Multicultural Tauranga has become a place where Tauranga’s diversity is not just supported, but celebrated. The connections they foster continue to spread beyond the walls of their Historic Village office. More >>
Local Heroes, Global Celebration: IVY 2026 Kicks Off
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 7:07 pm | SociaLink
The Global Call to Action highlights three ways we can make volunteering even more connected: recognising volunteers, supporting participation, and creating safe, inclusive spaces for everyone. More >>
Governance Volunteering: Why Serving On A Board Can Be A Win-Win
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 10:31 am | SociaLink
Board volunteering, like all volunteering, involves giving. But it also offers connection, growth, perspective, and the quiet satisfaction of knowing your time and skills are helping shape something that matters. More >>
Volunteer Hop Launches Across The Western Bay
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 7:58 pm | SociaLink
The Volunteer Hop is a friendly, fun event over several locations to see volunteering firsthand, meet the people behind it, and maybe even find a cause they’d love to be part of. More >>
Care, Camaraderie And Community At Waipuna Hospice
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 1:28 pm | SociaLink
“Our volunteers are extraordinary. Their generosity and commitment hold the hospice up in ways many people never see,” Shelley says. “Everything we do is stronger because of our volunteers.” More >>
Let’s Support, Not Stigmatise, People Living On Struggle Street
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 8:12 pm | SociaLink
2025 has indeed been a challenging chapter for individuals, whānau, and communities. More >>
Fareena Ali Serving Heart And Meals For Pāpāmoa Whānau
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 7:55 am | SociaLink
As Hub Supervisor, Fareena organises food drives, oversees volunteers, and ensures every parcel is delivered with care and dignity. More >>
Western Bay's Grocery Prices Often Higher Than Major Cities
Friday, 18 July 2025, 12:03 pm | SociaLink
With increasing scrutiny of supermarkets and food prices, Tauranga’s story stands out: on average, locals are paying more for groceries than shoppers in other major centres across Aotearoa. More >>
SociaLink Opposes Regulatory Standards Bill
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 11:09 am | SociaLink
The Bill proposes introducing a set of principles to evaluate all new and existing legislation, with a heavy focus on protecting individual liberties and property rights. More >>
Jules Finds Her Joy In Volunteering
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 4:50 pm | SociaLink
The 17-year-old Te Puke High School student Jules Delaere says her job was simple - helping hand out goody bags, helping at a few stations, walking the children to the local early learning cantre and helping them make “flower bombs” of seeds ... More >>
Finding Her Passion Through Volunteering
Friday, 16 May 2025, 9:57 am | SociaLink
Sukhmani Dhillon helps out at Recreate’s regular activities for young people - beach days, movie events, relaxing days in Rotorua at the trampoline park. More >>
Comment On Pay Equity Bill
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 12:40 pm | SociaLink
SociaLink Chief Executive Liz Davies said she is incredibly disappointed at the Government rushing through stricter criteria for pay equity legislation that will negatively impact on many women’s pay. More >>
Harry Referees For Parafed For Fun
Friday, 2 May 2025, 10:56 am | SociaLink
Harry will be volunteering at the Healthvision Festival of Disability Sport next week on May 10 and11 May at Baypark Arena. More >>
The Tax Debate: Balancing Business Incentives And Meeting Need
Monday, 31 March 2025, 9:12 pm | SociaLink
If the Government truly wants to build a stronger and more resilient society, it must find a way to balance business incentives with the need to sustain essential community services. More >>
Young People Help Out At Riding For The Disabled
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 2:42 pm | SociaLink
Young Tauranga people with disabilities are pitching in at Riding for the Disabled, keeping the grounds neat and tidy. This week four young adults from Recreate are volunteering in the sunshine weeding the Sensory Trail - but some say they would ... More >>
Mentors Ready To Support Not-for-Profits
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 10:13 pm | SociaLink
Mentoring Coordinator Leanne Rhodes-Robinson has been impressed with the calibre of the mentors who have put themselves forward to support up-and-coming leaders. More >>
