"We want to create a way of working as a whole community, agencies and us together, that creates hope and optimism"
Georgie Thompson, Ruapotaka Marae, Tamaki
14 April 2010: First Bay of Plenty Forum on Community-Led Development

14 April 2010 saw 50 people from across the Bay of Plenty gather at Te Ao Marama, Ohinemutu Village, in Rotorua. Inspiring Communities, along with BayTrust and Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust had co-convened the day which included presentations, small group discussions, and time for networking. Participants came from communities across the Bay of Plenty and included people working with Iwi, hapu and whanau, community organisations and networks, local and central government, research and business.

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