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TAKE ACTION NOW: Re-register your incorporated society by 5 April 2026
If your club or community group is an incorporated society, you must re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 to keep operating. It’s not...
Spotlight on a Member: Cancer Society Kāpiti
It is estimated that half of cancers are preventable through the lifestyle choices that we all make. Maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, not...
Age friendly volunteering builds future leaders
Intergenerational and age friendly volunteering is about walking together. When older and younger people share roles and swap skills, knowledge sticks...
Succession starts here: choose leaders who will uphold our mana.
Succession planning isn’t just for boards and volunteer teams. It’s also about who we elect. Councils and Parliament set rules, budgets, and services...
Te Rau Aroha: Love Shown Through Action
Since 2009, Te Rau Aroha has guided us to be like a pā harakeke: volunteers are the outer leaves who support the centre, our community service provide...
Obstacle Courses, Laughter, and Learning at Kenakena School
At Volunteer Kāpiti, we love seeing the joy and connection that volunteering brings to our community! A recent visit to Kenakena School in Paraparaum...
Volunteer Best Practice Guidelines Workshop
We are delighted to be hosting this FREE 2-hour workshop on Thursday 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
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...
Kāpiti Local Elections 2025 – Community and Social Sector organisations - Have Your Say!
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...
Spotlight on a Member: Hato Hone St. John Ōtaki Health Shuttle
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...