News 

New Community Link Announced

Ruth Dyson

05.11.2008

Ruth Dyson, Minister for Social Development and Senior Citizens has today announced that there will be a Community Link Centre in Ashburton.

"The Ashburton Community Link is unique for the region allowing government and non-government organisations to work together to help the community in one location," said Ruth Dyson.

"The Link will focus on services for older people and will open early in the New Year.

"The Link repr...  more +

Valuable funding for Community-driven ICT projects

Ruth Dyson

06.10.2008

The 2008/09 funding round of the Community Partnership Fund (CPF) is now open for people seeking to launch innovative grassroots Information and Communication Technology (ICT) initiatives.

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Ruth Dyson says community-based ICT projects are essential if...  more +

Charities Commission Board Appointed

Ruth Dyson

08.07.2008

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister announceS appointments to the Board of the Charities Commission

There are three reappointments and one new appointment.  They are:

• Sid Ashton - Chair;
• Kerry Ayers and Amohaere Houkamau - Board Members; and
• Patricia McKelvey - newly appointed Board Member.

The other members of the Board, whose terms go throu...  more +