"Taking down the fences between sectors has benefited all parties and increased the chance of sustainable results through community ownership and collaboration" Philanthropy NZ 2009 conference participant
Time Banking reveals real wealth in communities
February 2010
By Anneleise Hall
Time Banking is transforming New Zealand communities one hour at a time.
Based on the core value of reciprocity, Time Banking is also getting health, social service and other organisations excited about its potential to create more effective and meaningful partnerships with the community.
14 Feb 2010 Happyzine.co.nz: In the face of no agreement
The following story to me is a prime example of how intention and collaboration work. Over three years ago I moved to Whangaparaoa and joined an arts group... read the full story at Happyzine.co.nz
12 Feb 2010 NZ Herald: Green Business: Samoa's organic bananas making NZ inroads
Samoa's organic banana exports are set to get a boost from a new partnership between a New Zealand food company and a Samoan women's group.
10 Feb 2010 Gisborne Herald: 'Max' a community winner
Every cloud has a silver lining, and in the case of the economic clouds over New Zealand a silver lining is the Community Max Programme... Read the full story from the Gisborne Herald
10 Feb 2010 Marlborough Express: Pool, library top Picton wish list
Picton residents would like a swimming pool, a bigger public library, better routes for ferry traffic and maybe even a fountain off the foreshore... Read the full story from the Marlborough Express
10 Feb 2010 Manawatu Standard: On the beat to secure patrol members
Satisfaction with keeping the streets safe is not enough to drag most people out of bed in the morning, but it has kept Palmerston North's community patrol going for 10 years... Read the full story from the Manawatu Standard
9 Feb 2010: Christchurch City Council press release
Anyone applying to the Christchurch City Council for Community Funding will now be able to submit their application online...
