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Volunteer Best Practice Guidelines Workshop

6 August 2025 | Articles

We are delighted to be hosting this FREE 2-hour workshop on Wednesday 28 August, from 10am to 12pm. Join the team at Volunteer Kāpiti to learn how you...

Haumi – Gatherings for Good: A New Space for NFP Managers to Connect, Reflect & Grow

23 July 2025 | Articles

If you're a manager in the not-for-profit space, we know you’re often so focused on supporting others that your own professional growth and wellbeing...

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Kāpiti Local Elections 2025 – Community and Social Sector organisations - Have Your Say!

23 July 2025 | Articles

Kāpiti Coast District Council elections are happening later this year, and it’s a great time for our community and social sector to connect with candi...

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Spotlight on a Member: Hato Hone St. John Ōtaki Health Shuttle

22 July 2025 | Volunteer Stories

Founded in 1070, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem (also known as the Order of St. John ) is the oldest service organis...

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Kapiti Community Foodbank - Volunteer Story Celebration Winners 2025

18 June 2025 | Volunteer Stories

Kapiti Community Foodbank would not exist, or function without our loyal, dedicated and lovely team of volunteers. Our busy team of drivers collect co...

Volunteer Story Celebration 2025 - Predator Free Raumati

18 June 2025 | Volunteer Stories

The Predator Free Raumati group was set up in February 2024, under the umbrella of the Raumati South Residents Association and covers the area covered...

Volunteer Story Celebration 2025 - Connan from Whānau Āwhina Plunket Kāpiti

17 June 2025 | Volunteer Stories

Our Kapiti whanau community has been gifted the time of Connan Reid, a local resident, who has been volunteering with Whānau Āwhina Plunket for over a...

Volunteer Story Celebration 2025 - SeniorNet Kāpiti

17 June 2025 | Volunteer Stories

Our dedicated team of tutors at SeniorNet Kāpiti give freely of their time, not only in running our courses and workshops, but also in keeping up to d...

Volunteer Story Celebration 2025 - Wellington Tramway Museum

17 June 2025 | Volunteer Stories

Who are the Wellington Tramway Museum volunteers? Some delight in working with heavy machinery; others are only too happy to share their skills in det...

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Volunteer Story Celebration 2025 - Digital Seniors Kāpiti

17 June 2025 | Volunteer Stories

A Standing Ovation to Our Incredible Digital Seniors Kāpiti Volunteers. Each week, without fail, a remarkable group of men and women show up with comp...