North Shore Community & Social Services invites you to meet the candidates for Auckland Council. This is open to all candidates for the North Shore and Albany Wards standing for the Auckland Council.

A list of Ward Councillor candidates is available on the Auckland Council website. Click here to go directly to the list of candidates.

NSCSS would like to see community agencies become as involved as possible in the democratic process. Getting to know what each candidate stands for is very important as well having the ability to discuss and influence important social priorities for communities going forward in the new Auckland Council.

Candidates will introduce themselves and then answer some prepared questions:
(NB: The time candidates have for these questions will depend on the numbers on the day.)

When: Monday 6 September, 12 midday to 2pm
Where: Taitamariki Hall, Auburn Reserve, Auburn Street (at the end of Como Street) Takapuna, North Shore

Please RSVP for catering purposes, phone 4864820 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For details, contact:
Yvonne Powley
North Shore Community & Social Services Inc
Ph 4864820 | Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | www.nscss.org.nz

North Shore Community & Social Services invites you to meet the candidates for Local Boards. This is open to all candidates for the Kaipatiki, Devonport-Takapuna, Hibiscus & Bays and Upper Harbour Local Boards.

NSCSS would like to see community agencies become as involved as possible in the democratic process. Getting to know what each candidate stands for is very important as well having the ability to discuss and influence important social priorities for communities going forward in the new Auckland Council.

Candidates will introduce themselves and then answer some prepared questions:
(NB: The time candidates have for these questions will depend on the numbers on the day.)

When: Monday 13 September, 12 midday to 2pm
Where: Taitamariki Hall, Auburn Reserve, Auburn Street (at the end of Como Street) Takapuna, North Shore

Please RSVP for catering purposes, phone 4864820 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For details, contact:
Yvonne Powley
North Shore Community & Social Services Inc
Ph 4864820 | Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | www.nscss.org.nz

We are seeking ideas from our membership on important issues in their communities. What do you want to see our local councillors take up as key policy issues?

These can relate to the four well beings, social, economic, environmental, and cultural. Please send us the issues you are concerned about in your community? We want to hear from you. These can be in the form of key questions you would like candidates to answer.

Please send any thoughts through to Yvonne Powley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Full time position, fixed term 3 year contract, project start date 1 August 2010

Are you looking for a challenge, love to work with communities and understand community development? Here’s your chance.

North Shore Community & Social Services is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to engage with North Shore communities in the implementation of the award winning Village Planning process (or similar) for the North Shore City.

The successful applicant will:

• Help communities turn their ideas into reality.
• Initiate successful models of community engagement and development relevant to urban communities and neighbourhoods.
• Facilitate community development processes effectively so that diverse communities on the North Shore are engaged.
• Foster positive relationships with community sectors - including under-represented and marginalised community groups.
• Have knowledge and experience in specifying plans, developing resources and implementing agreed plans to achieve goals.
• Have a desire to be part of building strong and resilient communities.

For a job description please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Applications close 5pm, Friday 10 September, 2010

For more information visit our website www.nscss.org.nz or phone Yvonne Powley, Executive Officer, on 09 4864820

Kia ora koutou,
Welfare justice: the alternative welfare working group was set up in July in response to the Government's welfare working group which is pushing an agenda of manufacturing an artificial crisis to justify potential reforms to our social security system, changes which many of us view as potentially highly damaging.

We are holding two public meetings in the Auckland region:
Thurs 9 Sept 10.00am - 1.00pm - Tatai Hono Marae, 8 Burleigh St, Grafton.
Monday 20 Sept 10.00am - 1.00pm - Manurewa Marae, 81 Finlayson Ave, Manurewa.

The meetings will be an opportunity for people with an interest in welfare reform to:

• learn a little more about the work of the alternative welfare working group
• workshop ideas about what you think are the most important principles for our welfare system
• share examples of what is and isn't working
• give your thoughts on recommendations for positive change.

For more information, please see http://alternativewelfareworkinggroup.org.nz
To RSVP or for queries re the meetings, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

We would really appreciate it if you could forward this information on to other people and groups in your networks. Thanks!
Mike O'Brien & Sue Bradford - Auckland members of the Alternative Welfare Working Group.

NHLWV is a leading Family Violence organization on the North Shore and has a range of established networks across the region. We are looking to appoint a full time Business Manager with proven strong leadership and management experience and a good understanding of the requirements of ‘Not for Profit’ organizations.

This newly created position will work alongside the Clinical Service Manager to provide a seamless integration of innovative business practice which supports the clinical outcomes of the agency. The position will be accountable to the Board’s vision of ensuring that NHLWV continue to provide a range of high quality family violence services which emphasize the rights of every person to live their life free from violence and abuse.

If this opportunity calls to you and you have strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, sound business expertise with a proven track record of delivering growth and innovation, please email your CV to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as the first step towards a confidential interview.

Closing date for applications is Friday 10th September.

The Men’s Shed (North Shore) Trust Inc cordially invite you to attend a special public meeting, followed by afternoon tea.

When: Saturday 11th September, 2:00pm
Where: Glenfield Memorial Hall, Hall Road, Glenfield

Program:

• What is a Men’s Shed
• Progress To Date
• Future Plans

For details, contact:
Ross - 443 0449, or
Bernie - 476 5378
PO Box 311012 Glenfield, North Shore City 0747

The PositiveNZ Trust are seeking the services of an experienced Treasurer for general Trust Board Duties. A knowledge of Mental Health & Addiction services will be a bonus as well as a good understanding of North Shore City resources.

Strategic planning & policy development will also be a core role.

Anyone daring enough of the challenge please contact the chairman directly on 027 3895835.
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Lion Foundation has six Canon and HP Laser B&W second hand printers available to be donated to community groups.

Please email Leanne at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it