2023 Mahi Highlights - Community Networks Aotearoa.
Reflecting on a Remarkable Year: CNA's Journey in 2023!
We thought we’d take a moment to reflect on all the incredible mahi that our team has worked on throughout the year. From big research projects to Parliamentary submissions, to Huis and trainings — it’s been a huge year for us here at CNA.
We’d like to thank our members and the wider community for coming along with us on this journey in supporting one of the most crucial sectors in Aotearoa. As the year winds down, we encourage you to take a proper break from your mahi, spend time with friends and whānau and recharge your batteries so that you can start the new year feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the challenges ahead.
2023 Recap, a snapshot of what we got up to this year.
Better Banking Launch
2023 was the year we launched “Better Banking for All - Creating Ease of Banking for the Not-For-Profit Sector”. The first-of-its-kind research shed light on the significant challenges faced by small to mid-sized Not-for-Profit organisations when dealing with banks. It aimed to explore potential strategies for improving banking services and addressing the specific needs of community organisations, allowing them to focus more on their valuable work.
Hui23 'Food for Thought' - Members Hui
On Friday 18th August, nearly 40 members on CNA gathered in person at our biennial Membership Hui – the first in quite some time. It was a wonderful day of connection, conversation and networking. Just a friendly reminder, our Membership Hui occurs every two years, as the alternating years and reserved for our comprehensive conference. Looking forward to the upcoming year, I encourage you to allocate the necessary resources in your 2024 planning for our approaching conference. Stay tuned for more updates and keep an eye on your inboxes, It’s an event not to be missed!
Wellington Network Summit on Flooding Response Collaboration
On the 1st March 2023, Community Networks Aotearoa, Presbyterian Support Services and Citizens Advice Bureau hosted the Wellington Network Summit on Flooding Response Collaboration. This was an opportunity for National Community Organisations in Wellington to come together, and discuss the most meaningful and impactful ways to provide support to those worse affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Welcome 2023 New Members!
A very warm welcome to our new CNA members who joined us in 2023. We have welcomed 26 new members during the year, both Associates and Full members.
Full members: Midlands Sexual Assault Support Services; Mums4Mums; NZ Association of Counsellors; Parent Help; Salvation Army; Salvation Army; WĀI Wanaka; Hamilton Hearing Association /Te Kahui Rongo o Aotearoa; The Loft Community Wellbeing Services Ki Te Tihi and Environmental Hubs Aotearoa.
Associate Members: Awhi Charitable Trust; Brain Injury Waikato; Good Neighbour Aotearoa Trust; Māngere Budgeting services Trust; Men and Trauma Trust; Pou Herena Tai Twin Cycle trail; SuperGrans Incorporated; Presbyterian Support South canterbury; Rural Youthland Adult Literacy Trust; Te Whare Putea Trust; Wish Trust; Marakite Online Trust of NZ; Ngawai Whanau Charitable Trust; Family & Financial Solutions Trust; KŌ Collective and Mentoring NZ.
2023 Member Spotlights 👇
Meri Kirihimete!
Time to kick back, soak up some sun, and enjoy good times with friends and whānau. Wishing you a restful break, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. See you in 2024, there’s a lot in store that we look forward to sharing with you!
Ngā mihi, CNA.
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