Community Waikato identified an area of need within our community during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown. Many individuals were unable to access essential grocery services and food, for a range of different reasons. Community Waikato approached Pukete Neighbourhood House on the possibility of providing support around this issue, and the “House” responded!
Read MoreSix weeks ago, I thought I knew the work of food banks and what provision of food was available to our Waikato communities. I was wrong! I would like to share my learnings.
Read MoreAt Community Waikato, our number one priority is the health and well-being of our staff, the people we work with, and the communities we serve. Our vision is ‘Thriving Communities’ and with this in mind, we wanted to let you know what we are doing to keep everyone as safe as possible during this time. With the change in New Zealand's alert level in response to the coronavirus pandemic we wanted to let you know the changes we are making in the delivery of our service.
Read MoreThere are any number of big and small ways that people feel excluded, and the Inclusive Aotearoa Collective want to hear and reflect both feelings of inclusion and exclusion. Most importantly, they want to know what needs to change so that everyone feels that they can thrive in this country they call home.
Read MoreLike many non-profit organisations, Waikato Queer Youth (WaQuY) started because a vulnerable young person needed support. A few passionate people saw an opportunity to create a space for advocating and supporting young people to celebrate their diversity and identities and provide safe places where people can thrive and feel empowered to be themselves or support their loved ones.
Read MoreRestoration is much more than just pulling weeds and planting native plants. The Mangaiti Gully Restoration Trust tackles restoration in a very holistic way. Rex Bushell, coordinator of the Trust is keen on encouraging the return of native creatures.
Read MoreGrandview Community Garden is a multi-cultural community with over 16 languages spoken by gardeners who all share a delight in growing food and gardening together.
Read MoreAt the moment only about 2% of Hamilton has indigenous forest cover. The current aim for the city is to restore 10% of Hamilton to indigenous habitat as part of the conservation and restoration of the indigenous natural environment.
Read MoreAotearoa R.A.T.S (Riders Against Teenage Suicide) are a group of bikers formed to take a collective approach to tackle the issue of suicide within our whānau, our aiga, our families, our communities, our regions - our country.
Read MoreSettling in a new country is not easy, especially when the language is unfamiliar. English Language Partners New Zealand offer language teaching, social support and a chance for new people to make a friend. Learning English enables people to participate more fully in New Zealand, and live independent lives.
Read MoreToday the gap between the haves and have nots is growing in New Zealand. Thomas Nabbs, Founder of The WaterBoy sees the benefits that sports brings, as an opportunity to build stronger communities and make New Zealand a better place to live.
Read MoreAs people realise that they have something worthwhile to say and can express it confidently, they gain more spring in their step and zest for life. Toastmasters is an organisation that can provide people with the encouragement and enthusiasm they need to feel confident that they can stand up and talk, and make a difference.
Read MorePlastic can be very useful, and can be found almost everywhere. But, as the tamariki from Te Hihiri at Knighton Normal School can tell you, plastic can also be a big problem. Plastic, and its by-products are littering our cities, towns, oceans, and rivers, and contributes toward health problems for animals, and humans.
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