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News archive: 2004 and before

This page links to news items published in 2004 and earlier on CommunityNet Aotearoa, listed in 'most recent first' order. Scroll down for links to these archived news items.

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Recruitment for gambling study (details)
The centre for gambling studies at the University of Auckland is keen to recruit individuals who are concerned about their gambling, particularly pokies. In return for your participation in this ...
Charities Bill: report back by Select Committee (details)
23 December 2004 The Social Services Committee has now finished its consideration of the Charities Bill and presented it back to Parliament, commonly referred to as "reporting to the House". A copy ...
Research values Volunteers (details)
The New Zealand Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations (NZFVWO) has published a report on the "Counting for Something: Value Added by Voluntary Agencies (VAVA) project". The project was a study of the economic value of the work of voluntary ...
First anniversary of Grants On Line (details)
One year old A year ago the launch of Grants Online (GOL) changed the way the DIA accepted applications for Lottery Funding. The first online application was submitted on the 20th of November at ...
Research survey: how people and communities are using technology (details)
I'm looking for a broad cross-section of people who are working, volunteering or taking part in community activities to participate in a survey as part of my research! The research looks at how New Zealanders use computers and the Internet to take ...
Letter to charities: Review of Financial Reporting Act (details)
Open letter to charitable organisations from the Ministry of Economic Development relating to the Review of the Financial Reporting Act 1993: Ministry of Economic Development Regulatory and ...
The Stockholm Challenge Award 2006 (details)
The Stockholm Challenge Award 2006 invites excellent ICT (Information and Communications Technology) projects from all over the world to compete for the prestigious Challenge trophies. The Challenge is searching for the best initiatives that ...
Community Initiatives Fund (details)
The Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) is a new programme administered by Family and Community Services. The fund provides support for innovative social development projects run by community leaders ...
Further changes to the Charities Bill considered (details)
The Social Services Committee is considering further changes to the Charities Bill announced the Chairperson of the Social Services Committee, Georgina Beyer, today. This Bill, as introduced, seeks ...
New Maori Governance Initiatives (details)
The governance of Maori organisations came to the fore today with the launch of three new initiatives by Te Puni Kokiri. Chief Executive Leith Comer announced details of a new governance information ...
Advocacy and NGO Health Contracts (details)
The Public Health Directorate has requested submissions regarding the proposal to remove 'advocacy' and 'lobbying' from contracts entered into with NGO providers. These submissions are due 24 November 2004. ...
Changes proposed to Charities Bill (details)
21 October 2004 Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson today announced the government would commit $9.8 million to a proposed Charities Commission, and changes to the proposed bill made in light of ...
Gaming machines: more funding and information for community groups. (details)
Gambling Act regulations gazetted 21/10/2004 mean that community groups will get more funding and better access to information about grants from gaming machine profits. The Acting Director of the ...
Parkinsons New Zealand says Keep moving, keep fit (details)
Keep moving, keep fit is the theme of Parkinson's Awareness week which runs from 1 to 7 November. Media release, 20 October 2004 The keep moving theme is echoed by 68 year old Derek Williamson from ...
Cabinet Paper: Review of the Financial Reporting Act 1993 (details)
Part I: The Financial Reporting Structure (4 August 2004) contains some sections of particular interest to not-for-profit organisations, read paragraphs 2, 9, 13, 14 and 16 to 22 particularly. 14. ...
New website for incorporated societies and charitable trusts (details)
www.societies.govt.nz — home for your Society, Club or Charitable Trust 1 November 2004 will see the exciting new beginning of online filing for incorporated societies at www.societies.govt.nz. ...
Meningitis Trust launches financial support grants (details)
Meningitis Trust awards first financial grant following fight for life The Meningitis Trust has awarded its first financial support grant to improve the quality of life for someone whose life has ...
Councils push Open Source software (details)
New Zealand's local authorities have come out in support of open source software to encourage more IT use in the community. They urge consideration of such 'affordable' software in any incentives ...
People with Epilepsy Falling Through Service Gaps (details)
Epilepsy New Zealand is concerned at recent changes made to the funding of needs assessment services and the resulting impact on people living with severe epilepsy. Media Release September ...
Community Guide to Resource Management Act (details)
Public access to information about how to use the Resource Management Act to protect the environment is to be improved by a Community Guide to the Resource Management Act. The website and directory ...
Microsoft grants for two non-profits (details)
Microsoft NZ this month launched its Unlimited Potential programme to encourage computer literacy. The first two recipients of Microsoft grants are South Dunedin's Approach Adult Learning Centre, ...
Inaugural Maori Language Week Awards 2004 (details)
The Māori Language Week Awards 2004 are being organised by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, Te Puni Kōkiri and the Human Rights Commission. The Awards will celebrate and recognise your efforts to ...
Community groups win IT awards (details)
Congratulations to these community initiatives on winning 2004 Computerworld Excellence Awards. Computers in Homes Bang for the Buck Award: The scheme provides opportunities for low-income families ...
Lavender Islands Survey (details)
Lavender Islands Survey"Lavender Islands: A Portrait of the Whole Family" is a major research undertaking by a team of academics from across various disciplines including business, social work and ...
Government Digital Strategy proposes new directions for ICT (details)
Realising New Zealand's economic, social and cultural goals is the focus of the Government's draft Digital Strategy, released today by Associate Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe. "We ...
Widespread Support for New Seniors Discount Card (details)
Seniors are reaping the benefits of the recently launched New Zealand Seniors Card. The discount shopping and travel card, available to anyone over 55 has proven popular with both older New Zealanders and the business community. ...
New review of projects that tackle the Digital Divide (details)
Just published on the Joseph Rowntree Foundation website is 'A literature review of community informatics initiatives'. This critical review explores the evidence for how 'community informatics' ...
Wnt Mny (details)
If you WNT MNY for a road safety project you can get information: Media Release 31 May 2004 WNT MNY? Ever wondered what some car number plates say? Have you sat in your car confused about the ...
New Pacific Mentor page on CommunityNet (details)
Kia orana - Ni sa bula - Taloha niFakaalofa lahi atu - Malo e lelei - Halo olaketaKam na mauri - Ia orana - Mahalo - Kia ora - Talofa lava A new homepage has been designed to assist Pasifika ...
Become a Charities Commissioner (details)
People can now express their interest in serving on the inaugural board of the Charities Commission. They have until 24 May, 2004 to submit an expression. To find out more visit www.charities.govt.nz or phone 0508 CHARITIES (0508 242748). A media ...
HE PANUI (details)
He maungarongo ki te whenua, he whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa, tena koutou katoa This panui is an invitation from Te Wero and the Community Sector Taskforce to join them at a series of forums to ...
Charities Bill - Submissions and workshop dates (details)
The submission period has been announced for the Charities Bill. The media release from the Social Services Select Committee follows. Also, visit www.charities.govt.nz for the latest schedule of ...
Charities Bill tabled in Parliament (details)
A new Bill creating a Charities Commission will increase transparency and accountability in the charities sector, says Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson. The Charities Bill, introduced into ...
Charities Commission a Step Closer (details)
Another milestone towards the creation of a Charities Commission is about to be reached, with the Charities Bill expected to be introduced into Parliament soon.The Government announced its decision ...
Take a breath for CF (details)
On March 6, the 20th annual New Zealand Ironman kicks off in Taupo and for the first time the event will be supporting a charity — the Cystic Fibrosis Association. Inspired by Tracey Richardson, a 38 year old mother of two Cystic Fibrosis children, ...
Community development wins award (details)
Hutt City Council's Community Development Business Unit won an "Outstanding Service" award at the recent Local Government Community Development Conference in Hastings. The honour, presented as part ...
Registered charities to be tax-exempt under plan (details)
The Government wants to set up a commission to regulate and monitor charitable organisations. Finance Minister Michael Cullen said yesterday officials hoped to have the Charities Bill ready for ...
Australian rides for New Zealand Epilepsy (details)
Darren Dunne from Victoria, Australia has decided to take part in the Great New Zealand Bike Ride in order to raise awareness of epilepsy in New Zealand. "I was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of ...
Sponsorship scheme for Treaty of Waitangi (details)
The State Services Commissioner, Michael Wintringham, today announced a new sponsorship scheme for community-based groups wanting to enhance their knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi. [Press Release Tuesday, 23 December ...
Grants Online website (details)
Applications for COGS and the Lottery Youth, Welfare and Seniors committees can now be submitted through the Grants Online website. Applications for all other distribution committees can be ...
SPCA Site Inspires (details)
The winner of the 2003 NetGuide Web Awards for Best Community site (Non-Profit) was the SPCA. 530 sites were entered into this competition which was looking for: The best sites from associations, ...
World leaders seek to bridge "digital divide" (details)
World leaders aim to bridge a "digital divide" between rich and poor by extending access to information technology. A three-day World Summit aims to bring poorer nations of the world into the ...
Charity Commission must be Inclusive (details)
There is real concern that the forming Charity Commission will be an exclusive register based on tax exemption, rather than an inclusive register that truly reflects NZ charity, thereby also including charities that are not tax exempt. ...
Community and Voluntary Sector Standards (details)
A set of benchmark quality standards for community and voluntary organisations will be launched on December 5. The standards have been developed as part of Te Wana Quality Programme. They cover ...
NetSafe II: Society, Safety & the Internet (details)
NZ Police, Netsafe and University of Auckland Announce Ground Breaking Conference NetSafe II: Society, Safety & the Internet Child pornography on the Net, white collar Internet crime and wireless ...
Stand and be counted "e tu tangata" (details)
The Te Koru Puawai Trust Board 12th region of NZ Schools Trustees Associations will be holding 8 hui across the motu to promote maori to stand and be counted "e tu Tangata" in the elections for schools 2004. A panui will be posted for your reference ...
Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector launched (details)
The community and voluntary sector's huge contribution to New Zealand is being recognised by the Government today, with the launch of the Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Te Tari o te Rangai a-Hapori, a-Tuao, said Community and ...
Diploma in Community and Social Work (details)
UNITEC delivers the Diploma in Community and Social Work (which is embedded in their Bachelor of Social Practice) in the Midlands and East / West regions of the North Island through distance learning. Places on the programme are available to ...
North Shore City commitment to economic development (details)
September 19, 2003 North Shore City Council took a major step forward this week in its commitment to helping shape the future development of the city's economy. The council's strategy and finance ...
Scholarships available for Diploma in 'Management of NFP Organisations' (details)
We are delighted to announce that we have been granted fees scholarships for up to 4 full time students per year for the next three years in the Post-Graduate Diploma in the Management of Not-for-Profit Organisations. ...
Communities to benefit from new Lottery Grant Board structure (details)
The Minister of Internal Affairs has approved a new community-based structure for distributing Lottery profits. For details of the changes, which will take effect from July 1, 2004, you can download ...
Have your say on human rights online (details)
People can now have their say on important human rights issues affecting New Zealand, when they're next in an internet cafe or online at home. A new web-based survey has been launched by the Human ...
Small Grants Fund (details)
This is a reminder that applications are once again being sought for the Save the Children New Zealand Small Grants Fund. Applications close 15 September. The Small Grants Fund is for organisations ...
Guidebook to Intentional Communities (details)
The STRAW Umbrella Trust is a charitable trust in Christchurch established in 1999 which umbrellas the work of local Storytellers, Researchers, Artists and Writers, "supporting change through creativity". ...
Applications open for Community Internship Programme (details)
Does your organisation need access to skills and experience beyond your staff's capabilities? Could you offer a good working experience to a person with those skills? If the answer is "yes" then the Community Internship Programme is for you. ...
Simplicity works best (details)
'CommunityNet Aotearoa finds simplicity works best when dealing with a complex online audience' reports Divina Paredes in the August MIS Magazine. In an interview with Stephen Blyth, the web site ...
Is your incorporated society up to date with its filing requirements with the Companies Office? (details)
An incorporated society must send a copy of its annual financial statement (accounts) to the Companies Office each year to help maintain its registration. In June this year a letter was sent to every society on the register. The purpose of this ...
24-hour Meningitis Helpline (details)
National charity launches meningitis helpline The Meningitis Trust today launched a 24-hour meningitis Helpline providing free information and support to people throughout New Zealand. The free ...
Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund 2004 (details)
The Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund is now open for 2004. Applications close on 29 August 2003. Information about the Fund and Applications Forms are available on the Ministry for Culture and ...
.iwi.nz now has an offical Web Site (details)
.iwi.nz Internet domain name now has an official web site containing relevant registration and policy details and various other information including exisiting .iwi.nz names. The Web site is at ...
Meningitis Trust Awareness Week 9-15 June 2003 (details)
Meningitis and meningococcal disease is every New Zealander's nightmare. It can kill within hours and no one knows where or whom it will strike next. To date in 2003, 163 people have contracted ...
Ecology gets attention boost with Pacific Ecologist magazine (details)
2 June 2003: Pacific Ecologist, is a new quarterly journal published in Wellington and focusing on the vital issues of ecology, justice and sustainability in Australasia and the Pacific. Pacific ...
How to minimise gaming machine costs and maximise returns to the community? (details)
How to minimise gaming machine costs and maximise returns to the community? Media Release Issued 25 May 2003 The Department of Internal Affairs is seeking public comment on a key part of gaming ...
Community Internship programme extended (details)
Sue Bradford, Community Sector Spokesperson 15th May 2003 Joint statement from Green MP, Sue Bradford and Tariana Turia, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector. A successful pilot ...
Wellington: Accommodation Assistance for Community Groups (details)
Comment invited Wellington City Council has developed a draft policy on providing accommodation assistance for community groups seeking to reduce disadvantage and want to know what you think of it. ...
National disability information service launched (details)
National disability information service launched Media Release from Enable New Zealand and NZ Federation of Disability Information Centres. A new national, disability information service was ...
Consultation on New Best Practice Processes for Assessing the Needs of Older People (details)
Promoting Effective Health and Disability Services 28 April 2003 PRESS RELEASE Consultation on New Best Practice Processes for Assessing the Needs of Older People Draft evidence-based guidelines ...
Living Heritage website wins award (details)
A New Zealand website for budding local historians, www.livingheritage.org.nz , has beaten 109 entries from around the world to take a Global Junior Challenge award. The Global Junior Challenge is an ...
Social worker registration offers protection for New Zealanders (details)
Press release from Hon Steve Maharey (4 April 2003) Legislation passed by Parliament last night will offer New Zealanders better protection from poor social worker practice and ensure a high level of ...
Landmark Day for Parents (details)
The Parenting Council, an advocacy group, will give children with special needs a voice. In a groundbreaking initiative parents of children with special needs will now have a high level voice to ...
Fact Sheet: Responsible Gambling Bill (details)
The Responsible Gambling Bill is expected to be voted on later this year. The Bill replaces previous legislation covering most forms of gambling, including casinos, lotteries, non-casino gambling (i.e. Pokie Machines), housie, raffles and the like. ...
Get the Lowdown on Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) (details)
CAB launches youth website for Awareness Week 2003 Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) will launch a new website on 17 March called The Lowdown. Located at http://www.cab.org.nz/lowdown/, The Lowdown is ...
Improving the Safety of Children - Care and Protection Blueprint 2003 (details)
In February 2003 the Ministry of Social Development published the Care and Protection Blueprint 2003. The Blueprint is an integrated approach to preventing and addressing child abuse and neglect. ...
Save the Children warns Prime Minister of dire consequences of war (details)
In a letter sent to the Prime Minister today (30/1) Save the Children warns that war would greatly exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Iraq. Sixty per cent of Iraqis are already dependent on food ...
Leaky buildings problems??? (details)
The problem of 'leaky homes' or weathertight buildings has recently emerged as an issue of concern to many New Zealand home owners. In response to this concern the Government has set up the ...
Health and safety of volunteers as important as that of paid employees (details)
Media Statement, Hon Margaret Wilson, Minister of Labour, 4 December 2002 Volunteers who work for an employer or self-employed person on an ongoing and regular basis, where that work is integral to ...
Government Policy on Volunteers Announced (details)
Media Release, Hon Tariana Turia, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, 5 December. The government has adopted a formal policy on volunteering. The Minister for the Community and ...
E-Government Portal Welcomed (details)
CAB cautions government on e-reliance The launch of the Government's e-government portal at www.govt.nz on 14 November 2002 has been welcomed by Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) as a forward-thinking ...
Women @ Work: CWS Partner to Visit (details)
In December Christian World Service will release a report on Women at Work. It will highlight the fact that women and children are the most vulnerable to global poverty and injustice (over 70% of the world's 1.3 billion people living in absolute ...
Upgraded website an essential resource for community groups (details)
The new look CommunityNet Aotearoa website (www.community.net.nz) launched on 13 November 2002, will make the experiences of individual community groups available to others, cementing its position as the essential, interactive information source for ...
Connecting Communities: A Strategy for Government Support of Community Access to Information and Communications Technology (details)
Released on 26 June 2002. The Connecting Communities strategy aims to increase the ability of communities to access, participate in and efficiently use Information and Communications Technology ...
Registration For Social Workers (details)
For the past two years the Ministry of Social Development has been developing a framework for the registration of social workers in New Zealand. Legislation to underpin this framework, the Social Workers Registration Bill, was introduced in ...