We have compiled a range of useful links. Please let us know of  any others you think should be on this page.

 

The Clearing House
A place to find good community research and researchers

The Clearing House is a collaborative, non-profit, project. It provides research and other resources to people and organisations involved in Tangata Whenua, Community and Voluntary Sector Research. Help us build a strong, vibrant research community by registering to share your research.


Pathway to Partnership          $446 Million

On February 12 2008 Government announced its initiative to fully fund essential community services.

Charities Commission
The Charities Commission - Komihana Kaupapa Atawhai - is responsible for registering and monitoring charitable organisations in New Zealand, as well as providing support and education to the charitable sector on good governance and management.

CommunityNet Aotearoa
An Internet resource to support communities and community groups throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

Department of Internal Affairs

• Department of Internal Affairs Community Funding Advisors can help you with a wide variety of information and advice. Go to their website for information on COGS & lottery grants.
• The DIA also administers the Community Internship Programme (CIP). This programme allows a skilled, experienced person to temporarily leave their permanent job, for a period of up to 6 months, and work as an 'intern' for community organisation. The intern's salary is provided to the host community organisation by funding from the CIP.
  

Inland Revenue Department
This site contains provides access to information, forms and calculators for a wide range of areas such as   PAYE, IRD, KIWISAVER and Charities Commission.
Philanthropy New Zealand
Philanthropy New Zealand is a membership association formed in 1990 as an initiative of the Roy McKenzie Foundation. The original nucleus of 20 members has grown to 111 organisations representing private trusts and foundations, and those grant-making trusts unique to New Zealand created through the sale of community banks and energy utilities.

Funding Information Service
New Zealand's primary source of information about funding for voluntary organisations, special interest groups and individuals in the community.

New Zealand Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations                     The NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations is an active network of social service organisations. It has been active over four decades and has a membership base of more than 130 organisations.

The Federation's mission is to inform, inspire and advocate for a thriving voluntary welfare sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Trust Waikato
Trust Waikato's purpose is to help organisations carry out charitable, cultural, philanthropic and recreational projects of benefit to people in the Greater Waikato.

Every year the Trust holds one major donation round, allocating funds to around 1000 community groups.

JR McKenzie Trust
The Trust makes grants to community organisations in New Zealand, mainly in the areas of social services, health services and community development. You can check out whether your organisation might be eligible for a grant, and download our application forms.

Webhealth has been specifically developed to provide another avenue of access for people to connect with Health and Social Services and relevant information.

Members of Parliament
This link provides access to a list of the 121 current Members of Parliament and to access to each member’s biography and contact details page.

The WEL Energy Trust
The Trust is a special purpose trust with a number of responsibilities set out in its Trust Deed:
1. To ensure WEL Networks Limited operates as a successful business.
2. To have regard to consumer interests in the deregulation of the electricity industry.
3. To distribute surplus income at its discretion.

New Zealand Council of Social Services
NZCOSS is a national umbrella organisation for local Councils of Social Services and other social service networks throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. They use their collective voice to influence decision-makers in a way that leads to policy action, social change and community empowerment,  recognising that by working together, they can more effectively support local communities and member organisations to achieve social well-being.