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1020 days ago

Strategic Grant Seeking and Writing Workshop

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Whether you’re new to grant writing, or you’ve applied for grants in the past, this workshop will help you gain a better understanding of the grants process and what it takes to be successful in the grant seeking space. In this practical workshop, participants will learn how to develop a … View moreWhether you’re new to grant writing, or you’ve applied for grants in the past, this workshop will help you gain a better understanding of the grants process and what it takes to be successful in the grant seeking space. In this practical workshop, participants will learn how to develop a compelling and succinct grant application (and funding proposal) that stands out.

In this workshop we will cover:
* Overview of current grants environment in NZ
* What you must be aware of before you kick off your grant application/funding proposal
* The different grant options there are for your organisation and where to look for grants
* Funder’s expectations
* How to structure and write a winning funding proposal, working through the most common grant application questions

This session ideal for Managers, Trustees and Fundraisers from grassroots and community based not for profit organisations who want to learn more about the Grant Funding environment and practical strategies to increase your funding success.

Presenter: Therese Lanigan Behrent
Venue: Te Tuhi Centre, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga (in the Social Room).
Day & Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2022
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $80

For more information or to book please email simon@ancad.org.nz

This venue is operating under RED and requires all attendees to show vaccination passes for entry and to wear a mask. Attendees will be spaced out in the large room for this event.

Who is Therese Lanigan-Behrent?
Therese supports not-for-profits, social enterprises and values driven organisations with training, strategic advice and practical hand on help as an Independent Funding and Marketing Consultant. She helps drive their mission through establishing robust planning frameworks, powerful storytelling and strategic funding support.
Therese’s experience in the sector as a funder (Vodafone Foundation and Lottery Community Auckland), Grants Strategist, Senior Marketer and Sponsorship Manager (for ASB, Vodafone & Jucy) and work with Auckland Council, has given her invaluable knowledge of the funding landscape and options for NFPs. In a voluntary capacity, Therese enjoys coaching not-for-profit organisations with their crowdfunding endeavours through her work with The Funding Network.

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1020 days ago

Creating Effective Social Media Content For Your Organisation

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

This is the session for you if you are struggling with coming up with content ideas, feeling like you are too slow at creating content or need some help structuring your content production.

Presenter: Alicia Hancock, Hancock Creative
Venue: ZOOM
Day & Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2022
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This is the session for you if you are struggling with coming up with content ideas, feeling like you are too slow at creating content or need some help structuring your content production.

Presenter: Alicia Hancock, Hancock Creative
Venue: ZOOM
Day & Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cost: FREE

This session will include:
• Getting content ideas: How to create a scalable system and library of resources that allow you to find inspirational ideas, find content suggestions and curate content for sharing.
• Creating content: Dozens of content creation ideas to spark your content planning creativity.
• Being efficient (like a ninja): How to cultivate content creation efficiencies so you can create content quickly, strategically and effectively to achieve critical organisational outcomes.

To register go to LiiFT.nz or email simon@ancad.org.nz

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1021 days ago

Annual Budget Focus: Local Board decision making

The Team from Auckland Council

As part of our Annual Budget 2022/2023 we are proposing to give local boards greater responsibility for making decisions on local services to ensure they meet the needs of our communities.
This backgrounder (click on 'Read More') explains what’s proposed and we are keen to get your … View more
As part of our Annual Budget 2022/2023 we are proposing to give local boards greater responsibility for making decisions on local services to ensure they meet the needs of our communities.
This backgrounder (click on 'Read More') explains what’s proposed and we are keen to get your views.
The budget consultation will close at 5pm on Monday 28 March 2022.
Find out more information and Have Your Say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023 here: bit.ly...

#AKHaveYourSay

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1049 days ago

Neighbours training together!

Sarah Moore from Froot Camp

Massive welcome to all our newbies! It’s been awesome to have so many new peeps join us thanks to our Neighbourly push. If you’re keen to get fit for FREE (no catches, promise), just rock up to the Domain. Tuesday and Thursday 6-7pm, Saturday 9am. We meet at the back of the Museum … View moreMassive welcome to all our newbies! It’s been awesome to have so many new peeps join us thanks to our Neighbourly push. If you’re keen to get fit for FREE (no catches, promise), just rock up to the Domain. Tuesday and Thursday 6-7pm, Saturday 9am. We meet at the back of the Museum 👊🏼👊🏼

1022 days ago

Women in Wine: Celia Hay on making the most of lockdown

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Celia Hay, featured in the recent issue of the New Zealand Wine Growers Magazine with the Women in Wine Series.
Joelle Thomson writes about the Christchurch earthquake that forced Celia Hay to move to Auckland. After 10 years in the north 2021 was another challenging year. During the long … View more
Celia Hay, featured in the recent issue of the New Zealand Wine Growers Magazine with the Women in Wine Series.
Joelle Thomson writes about the Christchurch earthquake that forced Celia Hay to move to Auckland. After 10 years in the north 2021 was another challenging year. During the long uncertain months of tighter restrictions, Celia was working on a series of NZQA Micro-credentials (short part-time courses).

1022 days ago

International Women's Day

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

While any day makes for a great opportunity to celebrate the women in your life, International Women’s Day gives you one more reason to do exactly that. International Women’s Day is on March 8th, and is a global day that recognises the incredible achievements of women, raises awareness, and … View moreWhile any day makes for a great opportunity to celebrate the women in your life, International Women’s Day gives you one more reason to do exactly that. International Women’s Day is on March 8th, and is a global day that recognises the incredible achievements of women, raises awareness, and encourages others to advocate for gender equality.

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1023 days ago

Manukau East Shopping Shuttle

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

A door-to-door service every Thursday to Botany Town Centre and Pakuranga Plaza for people who find it difficult to access their shopping requirements.

$10 includes the return trip and a hot drink.

We welcome new shoppers who might like to take advantage of the service as well as new … View more
A door-to-door service every Thursday to Botany Town Centre and Pakuranga Plaza for people who find it difficult to access their shopping requirements.

$10 includes the return trip and a hot drink.

We welcome new shoppers who might like to take advantage of the service as well as new volunteers to help out and act as companion-shoppers and drivers.

Phone Lindsay 0211804084

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1023 days ago

Free Makeup Palette

Jennel from Pakuranga Heights

Nyx Palette
used once only.
Clearing items I do not use or need
Pick up in Howick/Pakuranga area

message if keen. no time wasters please. thank you :)

Free

1023 days ago
1025 days ago

Power cord

Anna from Howick

Does anyone have a power cord (for Lenovo laptop) not using? Mine is damaged.
I can pay for it, thanks in advance.

1027 days ago

Will everyone catch Covid in the current wave?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

For many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?

Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.

For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive … View more
For many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?

Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.

For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive 'Explained' straight to your inbox, here.

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1026 days ago

Wanting to buy hardiplanks

Ruth from Huntington Park

I need some hardiplanks to complete the outside sheathing on a building. The planks are 240mm wide x 7.5mm thick. If you have some to sell, or some left over from a project, I'm keen to buy them. Please phone Ruth 027 66 913 88, or text a message on this number. Thankyou.

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1025 days ago

IKEA storage shelves unit with containers

Romy from Howick

Well loved IKEA storage shelves unit with containers x 6. Containers slight wear and tear. H = 176cm, W = 44cm, D = 30cm.

Price: $50

1025 days ago

Waterproof Bamboo Mattress Protectors, Size: Cot, S, D, KS, Q, K and CK

Manvir from East Tamaki

🎋🎋 Waterproof Bamboo Mattress Protectors. Sizes:
Cot - $27
S - $30
KS - $35
D - $35
Q - $40
K - $45
Sk - $50
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🎋🎋 Waterproof Bamboo Mattress Protectors. Sizes:
Cot - $27
S - $30
KS - $35
D - $35
Q - $40
K - $45
Sk - $50

Excellent Quality Mattress Protectors by TruFlair.

Pick up from Botany Town Center between 5:45-6:15pm (after work).
Shipping - From $5, tracked courier.

Price: $27

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