Trust Board Members
Ko te tipu, te atawhai mātangi – a professional service for empowerment
Mid North Family Support (MNFS) (rebranding to Te Whaitipu Mid North Counselling) is seeking two Board Trustees to join our governance group.
We are a charitable trust with more than 35 years’ experience providing professional counselling in the Mid North District of Te Tai Tokerau Northland.
Our Mission is that, through our counselling services, we will empower those in our community to lead independent, safe and fulfilling lives. Our values are respect, integrity, manaakitanga, whakawhanaungatanga, kaitiakitanga, aroha and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The Trust Board governs MNFS to deliver on its Mission and ensure it is meeting the expectations of our funders. The role of a Trustee is a voluntary position.
Successful candidates will have:
• proven experience in governance and strategy
• ability to act in good faith, with honesty and integrity
• knowledge of the diverse communities we serve
• time and flexibility to attend six Board meetings a year
• a commitment to preventing sexual violence and family harm
If you are interested in making a meaningful difference in our community, we would love to hear from you! Please send your governance CV along with a covering letter to linda@midnorthfamilysupport.co.nz .
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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81.9% Yes
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16% No
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2.1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.8% Second half of November
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44.2% 1st December
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17% A week before Christmas
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32.7% Whenever you wish
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One?
This belongs to you, but everyone else uses it.
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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