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A huge thank you to our incredible Mahi Aroha Awards 2025 judges for generously giving their time, insight and aroha to this year’s selection process. From left to right: Kate Tibbitts, Lindy Young, Rachel Brandt, VW SIGN, Karen Smith and Teana McDonald. Your mahi reviewing over 60 inspiring … View moreA huge thank you to our incredible Mahi Aroha Awards 2025 judges for generously giving their time, insight and aroha to this year’s selection process. From left to right: Kate Tibbitts, Lindy Young, Rachel Brandt, VW SIGN, Karen Smith and Teana McDonald. Your mahi reviewing over 60 inspiring nominations across four award categories is deeply appreciated!
Not pictured: Judith Hatton. Thank you also for your invaluable contribution.
Finalists will be announced at the Mahi Aroha Awards ceremony on 18 June. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all!
Shout-out to the Youth Impact team for all of their mahi!
Youth Impact is a dynamic initiative designed to engage and empower young people (aged 14-24) through meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Connect to your community and turn your passion into purpose! 🙌
Check out any available … View moreShout-out to the Youth Impact team for all of their mahi!
Youth Impact is a dynamic initiative designed to engage and empower young people (aged 14-24) through meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Connect to your community and turn your passion into purpose! 🙌
Check out any available youth roles on their website.
Today is your last chance to nominate for the Mahi Aroha Awards! Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize the outstanding volunteers in your life.
There are four incredible categories this year:
🏆 Mitre10 Volunteer of the Year – Honoring a standout volunteer who has gone above and beyond.… View moreToday is your last chance to nominate for the Mahi Aroha Awards! Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize the outstanding volunteers in your life.
There are four incredible categories this year:
🏆 Mitre10 Volunteer of the Year – Honoring a standout volunteer who has gone above and beyond.
💡 Youth Award – Celebrating a young person (under 25) making a significant impact in their community.
🌿 Te Ao Māori Award – Recognizing those who are leading the way in upholding Te Tiriti and promoting Te Ao Māori values.
👥 Volunteer Team Award – Acknowledging a group of volunteers making a collective difference in their community.
Nominations close at midnight – make sure you don’t miss your chance to nominate your community heroes today!
Youth Week is all about celebrating young people – your voices, talents, and the amazingness you bring to your whānau, your friends and your communities.
This year’s theme is Whai Wāhitanga – Take our Place, which is all about belonging to spaces and communities, encouraging young … View moreYouth Week is all about celebrating young people – your voices, talents, and the amazingness you bring to your whānau, your friends and your communities.
This year’s theme is Whai Wāhitanga – Take our Place, which is all about belonging to spaces and communities, encouraging young people to speak up and own who they are, reaching for your dreams and standing proudly where you are now.
We are looking forward to celebrating and supporting our rangatahi!
Have you ever been ticketed for being in the bus lane on Cambridge Terrace near Lorne St? If you have been fined and would like to share your experience for a story, please get in touch with Harriet Laughton harriet.laughton@stuff.co.nz
By taking part in #pinkshirtdaynz on Friday 16 May, you're doing your part to eliminate bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion.
Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!
Here are 7 ways volunteers can help … View moreBy taking part in #pinkshirtdaynz on Friday 16 May, you're doing your part to eliminate bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion.
Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!
Here are 7 ways volunteers can help stop bullying!
Youth Impact is bringing the energy to Youth Week!
Mark your calendars - they’re hosting a Volunteer Expo to connect young people with causes that matter 💛
🗓 Thursday 22 May
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Te Tai Ohinga Youth Hub, 203 Willis Street
Come through to meet local organisations,… View moreYouth Impact is bringing the energy to Youth Week!
Mark your calendars - they’re hosting a Volunteer Expo to connect young people with causes that matter 💛
🗓 Thursday 22 May
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Te Tai Ohinga Youth Hub, 203 Willis Street
Come through to meet local organisations, explore volunteer roles and find your place in the community. It’s all about rangatahi making a difference ✨
Are you great at spotting opportunities and building connections?
Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for a volunteer to support their fundraising and partnership mahi. Your work will directly support life-changing mentoring relationships in our community.
You can register your interest by … View moreAre you great at spotting opportunities and building connections?
Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for a volunteer to support their fundraising and partnership mahi. Your work will directly support life-changing mentoring relationships in our community.
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number (#9025) on our website.
It's a high-stakes clash that's more than just a game. It's our Game for Good, supporting our Charity Partner, Life Flight - in association with DeliverEasy
Make a real difference in someone’s life! Thumbs Up is looking for a volunteer support worker to help adults with intellectual disabilities thrive in their daily activities.
If you’re caring, patient and up for a rewarding experience, they’d love to hear from you.
Email … View moreMake a real difference in someone’s life! Thumbs Up is looking for a volunteer support worker to help adults with intellectual disabilities thrive in their daily activities.
If you’re caring, patient and up for a rewarding experience, they’d love to hear from you.
Email practicemanager@thumbsuptrust.org.nz to get involved!
Time is running out — only 3 days left to submit your nominations for the Mahi Aroha Awards! Whether it’s a dedicated individual, a team of changemakers or a young volunteer making waves, this is the moment to shine a spotlight on those doing amazing mahi in our community.
Nominations close … View moreTime is running out — only 3 days left to submit your nominations for the Mahi Aroha Awards! Whether it’s a dedicated individual, a team of changemakers or a young volunteer making waves, this is the moment to shine a spotlight on those doing amazing mahi in our community.
Nominations close May 9 at midnight!
The aim of this week is to raise awareness of NZSL and to encourage all New Zealanders to learn and use sign language.
The theme for NZSL Week 2025 is "An Aotearoa Where Anyone Can Sign Anywhere."
Learn more about NZSL by visiting Deaf Aotearoa's website for tons of resources!
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Enjoy these 1-year … View moreLooking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!
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Don't miss out – shop now and make her day unforgettable!
From the team at Mags4Gifts
Our Lower Hutt Work and Income Service Centre will reopen at 28 Dudley St (behind the AA Centre) on Monday, 5 May 2025 at 10.30am. It is a new space to collaborate with employers, providers and community groups and to meet more jobseekers one-on-one.
Thank you Hutt Valley, for your patience … View moreOur Lower Hutt Work and Income Service Centre will reopen at 28 Dudley St (behind the AA Centre) on Monday, 5 May 2025 at 10.30am. It is a new space to collaborate with employers, providers and community groups and to meet more jobseekers one-on-one.
Thank you Hutt Valley, for your patience while we re-located due to the Riverlink Project.
The 4m-high x 22m-wide mural on the front of our building was created by artist Askew One in 2020 and can now be enjoyed by the community.
For more information:
Login to MyMSD
Call us on:
0800 559 009 (Work and Income)
0800 552 002 (Senior Services)
Love creating social media content and want to support an organisation making a real difference? Interpreting NZ is looking for a volunteer to help share their story, celebrate their amazing interpreters and promote the services that connect communities across Wellington.
If you’re creative, … View moreLove creating social media content and want to support an organisation making a real difference? Interpreting NZ is looking for a volunteer to help share their story, celebrate their amazing interpreters and promote the services that connect communities across Wellington.
If you’re creative, organised and social media savvy, this could be the perfect role for you.
You can register your interest by searching the role ID number (#8944) on our website.
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