Notice Board - Training

This page lists, in date order, training courses and resources available from or for tangata whenua and community groups. Add your course; listing is free. Although reasonable care is taken, listing on CommunityNet should not be taken as an endorsement. See Disclaimer.

Current Training (All)

• Working with the media workshop, Volunteering Otago, Dunedin, 20 August

  Do you want to learn more about how to get your organisation's message heard? This workshop will take you through the basics of devising a communications strategy and increase your media profile. ...
  Date added: 25 July 2008

• Transactional Analysis 101, Rotorua Social Services Council Inc., Rotorua, 23 - 24 August

  The Transactional Analysis 101 course is the official introduction to transactional analysis. Over a minimum of 12 hours you will begin to understand what transactional analysis is about. It can be a wonderful insight and experience even if you have no wish to continue TA training. ...
  Date added: 1 August 2008

• Online Facilitation Skills, Zenergy Limited, Global - Online programme, 16 June - 24 August

  Online Facilitation is an intensive and practical 10-week skill development programme. The programme is based on the Zenergy person centered facilitation approach. Its goal is to provide ...
  Date added: 1 February 2008

• Do You Have Clutter?, Women's Centre, Christchurch, 30 July - 27 August

  Do you have clutter? If so, come and find out why, and how clutter can keep you stuck in a rut. Learn about the links between emotional blocks and physical clutter. Best of all, acquire easy skills ...
  Date added: 21 May 2008

• Top Performer Seminar, Rotorua Social Services Council Inc., Rotorua, 29 August

  For anyone wanting to succeed in their personal, family and business life. Gain skills to: Build a healthy self-image Become a better leader Better yourself at work Develop better ...
  Date added: 1 August 2008

• Create the Life You Want … By the Law of Attraction, Raeburn House, North Shore City, 28 July - 1 September

  You’ve heard about it, now learn about it! Through the concept of the law of attraction, you will increase awareness about how we live and create our own realities by the thoughts we think and the feelings, responses and reactions these thoughts generate. ...
  Date added: 11 July 2008

• Kaupapa Māori Theory and Analysis workshop, Kapowai Consultancy, Mangere, Auckland, 1 - 2 September

  This workshop is targeted at people who are interested in Kaupapa Māori Theory and Analysis. The workshop will include an overview of Kaupapa Māori and its application as a theoretical ...
  Date added: 21 July 2008

• Property Development Workshop - Board Members, Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA), Wellington, 4 September

  We are extremely excited to announce our final workshop in this year’s workshop series - Property Development: An Intro to (Almost) Everything You Need to Know. CHA is very lucky to have Ian ...
  Date added: 7 August 2008

• Community Housing: Property Development Workshop (Wellington), Community Housing Aotearoa, Wellington, 4 September

  This workshop is meant as an introduction to the essential elements of property development as taught by Ian Cassels of The Wellington Company and Alexandra Hills of the School of Architecture, Victoria University. ...
  Date added: 7 August 2008

• Building Bridges Across Cultures, Raeburn House, North Shore City, 6 September

  Explore your own culture and gain insight into different cultural dimensions and communication styles. Understand how differences in value systems, beliefs and worldviews can impact the effectiveness of your intercultural ...
  Date added: 22 July 2008

• Building a Stronger Me!, Raeburn House, North Shore City, 4 August - 8 September

  A personal development group that explores assertiveness, communication and relationships and focuses on building self-belief and self-esteem. When: Mondays, 6 weeks, starts 4 August 2008Time: ...
  Date added: 22 July 2008

• Iyengar yoga, Women's Centre, Christchurch, 29 July - 9 September

  Iyengar yoga is a slightly more strenuous form of yoga, which challenges the muscles by holding the postures for longer. Particular emphasis is placed on body alignment, flexibility, strength, and balance levels. ...
  Date added: 21 May 2008

• Law In Our Communities Education Programme, Mangere Community Law Centre, Mangere, Auckland, 23 July - 10 September

  This course is for community workers and members of the public who want to know more about the law and their rights. Held: 8 Wednesday mornings 9:30am to 12:30pm Cost: $30 includes all materials, ...
  Date added: 8 July 2008

• Art Therapy, Raeburn House, North Shore City, 7 August - 11 September

  If art imitates life, then Art Therapy is the process that reflects, reveals and restores it. This group is for anyone interested in discovering the wonder of creative exploration – no prior art-making experience required! ...
  Date added: 22 July 2008

• Community Housing: Property Development Workshop (Tauranga), Community Housing Aotearoa , Tauranga, 12 September

  This workshop is meant as an introduction to the essential elements of property development as taught by Ian Cassels of The Wellington Company and Alexandra Hills of the School of Architecture, Victoria University. ...
  Date added: 7 August 2008

• Blissful Meditation, Raeburn House, North Shore City, 13 September

  Find tranquillity and peace through meditation. Techniques to calm your mind and open your potential to create limitless possibilities. Learn how meditation works, experience the process of Guided ...
  Date added: 23 July 2008

• Energy of Anger, Raeburn House, North Shore City, 10 August - 14 September

  Learn positive strategies to manage and understand anger. Explore self-care, communication and family patterning. When: Sundays, 6 weeks, starts 10 AugustTime: 2:00pm – 4:00pmTotal Cost: ...
  Date added: 22 July 2008

• Community Housing: Property Development Workshop (Christchurch), Community Housing Aotearoa, Christchurch, 15 September

  This workshop is meant as an introduction to the essential elements of property development as taught by Ian Cassels of The Wellington Company and Alexandra Hills of the School of Architecture, Victoria University. ...
  Date added: 7 August 2008

• Improving Communication, Raeburn House, North Shore City, 13 August - 17 September

  Gain a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with family, workmates and friends. Learn about the patterns and roles we can fall into and discover choices in the way we ...
  Date added: 22 July 2008

• Managing Burnout workshop, Raeburn House, North Shore City, 18 September

  A community workshop for caregivers, teachers and community workers. Feeling burnt out? Come and rejuvenate! The hand is a powerful symbol of helping and giving. Through the creative process of hand ...
  Date added: 23 July 2008

• Community Housing: Property Development Workshop (Auckland), Community Housing Aotearoa , Auckland, 19 September

  This workshop is meant as an introduction to the essential elements of property development as taught by Ian Cassels of The Wellington Company and Alexandra Hills of the School of Architecture, Victoria University. ...
  Date added: 7 August 2008

• Strength-based training, Methodist Social Services, Palmerston North, 19 September

  Developing strength-based organisations will give you ways to identify and apply strengths-based values and principles within your organisational context. Especially useful for those in community ...
  Date added: 17 July 2008

• Stress Strategies workshop, Raeburn House, North Shore City, 20 September

  Understand the causes and effects of stress, learn how to recognise individual responses to stress and strengthen coping skills, including stress management and relaxation techniques. When: ...
  Date added: 23 July 2008

• Art Workshops for Women, Women's Centre, Christchurch, 20 & 21 September

  Workshop 1: Saturday 20 September: 10am – 4.30pm. Block printing – carving, cutting & gluing to make different blocks to print on a variety of surfaces. A fun day ...
  Date added: 21 May 2008

• Zhineng Chigong, Chigong Christchurch, Christchurch, 22 July - 23 September

  Learn and practise Zhineng Chigong, an exercise that uses movement and the mind to increase health and well-being. Fendalton Community Centre, 170 Clyde Road, Fendalton.Tuesdays 1.30 - 2.30 pm, 10 ...
  Date added: 4 July 2008

• Refugee Support Volunteer Programme, Refugee Services Aotearoa New Zealand (formerly RMS Refugee Resettlement) , Hamilton, 13 August – 24 September

  A rewarding opportunity to work cross-culturally and support the resettlement of new refugees. Our volunteer teams are a cornerstone of successful resettlement, providing practical assistance and ...
  Date added: 12 June 2008

• Get Set Go!, Christchurch City Council, Christchurch, 5 June - 2 October

  An essential workshop and resource for organisers of community programmes and events. You’ll find out everything you need to know about running a recreation programme or event ...
  Date added: 15 May 2008

• Advancing our skills in strength-based organisation, Methodist Social Services, Palmerston North, 16 and 17 October

  A workshop for social workers, counselors, health workers, support workers, youth workers anyone who works with an interest and practice knowledge of strength-based practice. The workshop is ...
  Date added: 17 July 2008

• Online Facilitation Skills Programme, Zenergy Limited, Global - Online programme, 1 September - 9 November

  Zenergy's Online Facilitation Skills Programme is coming up and runs from 1 September - 9 November. If you are looking to extend your online skills, this programme may be the one for you. The ...
  Date added: 13 June 2008

• Free Business Programme, Maverick School, Dunedin, Ongoing

  Kia ora. Attention all entrepreneurs! Te Wananga o Aotearoa is pleased to offer the First Steps to Business and Certificate in Small Business Programmes to assist people in realising their business ...
  Date added: 1 February 2008

• Mentor Training, K2 Youth Development Trust, Christchurch, Ongoing

  We are currently seeing Volunteer Mentors for our Year 10 youth development programme. The intention of the programme is to maximise youth potential. Full training is provided. For more details ...
  Date added: 30 April 2008

• NZQA Certificate in Social Services, Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Porirua, 7 March

  Industry Based Training for NZQA Certificate in Social Services begins March 2008. This is a year-long programme with zero fees that is delivered one day per week. If you are working in the social ...
  Date added: 20 November 2007

• Legal Seminars for Community Groups, Wellington Community Law Centre, Wellington, 23 October - 20 November

  A series of five free legal seminars aimed at trustees, board members or management of community organisations dealing with requirements and responsibilities at the governance and management level. ...
  Date added: 1 August 2008

• Interactive Drawing Therapy - Foundation Courses, Interactive Drawing Therapy Ltd, National, 21 February - 21 November

  Are you or your staff looking for an effective alternative way of working with clients that requires only a short period of training and can be applied immediately? The Interactive Drawing Therapy ...
  Date added: 19 December 2007

• CPS 5-Day Child Protection Studies Programme, Child Protection Studies (CPS), Nationwide, 14 April - 21 November

  This course provides communities with the skills, confidence, advice and support to keep children safe. It also provides an excellent opportunity for networking and collaboration with others who work with children in your community. ...
  Date added: 27 March 2008

• Health and Community Studies at Unitec, Unitec, Auckland, Ongoing

  Make a real difference to the welfare of your community. If you are interested in health or community study, Unitec is the place to learn. You can become a registered nurse, social worker, counsellor ...
  Date added: 30 January 2007

• Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit Management, Unitec, Six NZ centres, Throughout 2008

  Join a vibrant learning community supporting community organisation managers and leaders. Unitec NZ’s Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit Management is a unique, part-time programme designed ...
  Date added: 12 October 2007

• Zumba Fitness Community Classes, Zumba Latino NZ, Auckland, From 21 January

  Get fit and have fun. Mondays 7.30pm - 8.30pm.Botany Paradice Ice Skating Arena (1st Floor).Pay on the day $10 per class.Fitness Instructor Marie Rae. For more information contact MariePhone (09) ...
  Date added: 23 January 2008

• Volunteer Support Workers, RMS Refugee Resettlement Services, Auckland, Ongoing

  RMS Refugee Resettlement is New Zealand’s national refugee resettlement agency. It is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to working alongside New Zealand’s quota refugees as they settle and build a future in their new homeland. ...
  Date added: 16 April 2007

• Fee-free computer training, Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Porirua, Ongoing enrolments

  National Certificate in Computing Level 2/Level 3. 36-week programme that leads to the National Certificate in Computing Level 4. Freephone 0800 355 553 or visit our website: www.twoa.ac.nz
  Date added: 26 June 2008

• Migrant Mums’ Coffee Group, Maverick International Student and Migrant Support Trust, Dunedin, Every Friday

  Would you like to: go somewhere WITH your baby? meet other mums? share your experience and feelings? make friends? share your culture? speak more English? Come along and meet other mums from ...
  Date added: 10 March 2008

• Men in Change, Raeburn House, North Shore City, Tuesdays, On-going

  Support and growth group for men who want to approach life positively, with hope, relate more effectively with people and discuss issues relevant to men. New members welcome. Tuesdays, ...
  Date added: 25 September 2007

• Postgrad programmes in Social Work and Social Policy, Massey University School of Social Work and Social Policy, National,

  There are a number of postgraduate programmes of interest to those working in the NGO, community and voluntary sector. These are: Postgraduate Certificate in Arts and the Postgraduate Diploma in ...
  Date added: 21 August 2007

• Financial Skills Course, The Open Polytechnic, Wellington, Ongoing

  The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand offers a new financial skills course to help you take control of your finances. The course was designed in response to a recognised need in the community for ...
  Date added: 14 September 2007

• New Horizons Group, Raeburn House, North Shore City, Starts 16 January

  A friendly group of older men and women, who meet for activities, speakers, discussions, outings and friendship. New members welcome. Meetings are held in the downstairs room of the North Shore ...
  Date added: 25 September 2007

• Yoga laughter training, Yoga Laughter Foundation, Auckland, Ongoing

  Learn and practice yoga postures, deep breathing, meditation and laughter without any reason and jokes. FREE Mondays: 6 to 7pm.Fickling Centre, Three Kings. This is non-political, non-racial & ...
  Date added: 28 July 2008

• Get Set Go!, Recreation Wellington, Wellington, Ongoing

  An essential course for organisers of community recreation programmes and events. You'll find out everything you need to know about organising your programme and event including: designing ...
  Date added: 30 August 2007

• Mentors for Pacific community organisations, J.R.McKenzie Trust, Nationwide, Information updated 18.04.06

  Choosing people to help your Pacific community organisation This page gives information on people and groups with skills in helping Pacific community organisations in areas such as planning, ...
  Date added: 2 May 2004

• Mentors for Pacific community organisations - National, See below, Nationwide, Information last updated 18.04.06

  Choosing people to help your organisation. Suggestions for Pacific community organisations We are not able to guarantee that the people and groups on this list will be right for your organisation. ...
  Date added: 28 April 2004

• Mentors for Pacific community organisations - Northern, See below, Upper North Island, Information last updated 18.04.06

  Choosing people to help your organisation Suggestions for Pacific community organisations We are not able to guarantee that the people and groups on this list will be right for your organisation. ...
  Date added: 28 April 2004

• Mentors for Pacific community organisations - lower North Island, See below, Lower North Island, Information last updated 18.04.06

  Choosing people to help your organisation Suggestions for Pacific community organisations We are not able to guarantee that the people and groups on this list will be right for your organisation. ...
  Date added: 28 April 2004

• Mentors for Pacific community organisations - South Island, See below, The Mainland, Information last updated 18.04.06

  Choosing people to help your organisation Suggestions for Pacific community organisations We are not able to guarantee that the people and groups on this list will be right for your organisation. ...
  Date added: 28 April 2004

• Community Accounts Mentoring Service, Wellington Council of Social Services Inc, Wellington,

  The Community Accounts Mentoring Service (CAMS) provides training and up-skilling in accounting and financial management by a chartered accountant with adult education experience for community and voluntary organisations in Wellington. Initiated by Wellington Council of Social Services Inc ...
  Date added: 12 October 2007