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As an active national network of community organisations in New Zealand, we work to strengthen the capacity & influence of the community sector.
Social Development Partners is the trading name of the NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations from 1 September 2011.
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From the President’s desk
Since taking on the role of President I’ve seen some great things happening with this small, but agile organisation. Our name change has now bedded in—it seems everyone has accepted our choice and new look without issue. That’s got the horse over the line, so to speak.
We’ve since been spending time shaping our future and looking at our focus and priorities, leaving our former identity behind and embracing the opportunities offered us by our new brand.
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Green Paper for Vulnerable Children
On top of our minds as we hit the road running for 2012 and certainly predominant in the media this week has been the government’s action plan for children in the form of the Green Paper for Vulnerable Children.
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Where do YOU go for HR advice?
Over the last few years those of us involved in the Workplace Wellbeing project have continually heard of the need for experienced, professional advice about managing staff and good HR practices for community organisations.
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Our stakeholder survey results
Late last year we asked our members and those with whom we work closely to respond to a survey to give us feedback about what we’ve done over the years to help us assess what our focus and priorities could be as Social Development Partners.
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General election, referendum results and new Cabinet details are out
Special votes have now been counted and the results of the MMP referendum have been released.
> Read our analysis of the general election and referendum results
Also, who’s who in the new Cabinet line-up is out today.
> Check out the new Cabinet line-up
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Has anybody seen the New Zealand voter?
Elections, by their very nature, generate a number of statistics. One of the more interesting ones to come out of the 2011 General Election was the number of people who voted, or, more importantly, the number of people who didn’t.
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Do something for your organisation...
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We're hosting this free event with Microsoft and will showcase the important role that technology plays for today’s New Zealand nonprofits, charities and community organisations.
Attend at Christchurch on Thursday 29 February
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TechSoup NZ
Get your technology up-to-date with the latest software as donations or for very low cost.
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ComVoices
Find out what the key sector issues are as we head into 2012 after the recent general election.
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Keeping it Legal
Find simple, accurate info about your organisation's legal obligations.
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Collaborative Voices
Listen to conversations with the sector "on air" about topical issues.
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Workplace Wellbeing
Find out all about good employment practice in our sector.
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