Ōtepoti Community Builders

24/08/2026

Kia ora tātou!

If you have the afternoon free on Thursday 27th, please consider attending a DCC councillor workshop about the Grants Management Policy.

It will be held 2pm-4pm in the council meeting room at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery.

The purpose of the workshop is to:
- update Councillors on proposed changes to the Grants Policy,
- provide an overview of a proposed Annual Grants Report, and
- gather feedback on possible areas of change to the strategic approach to grants.

We know it's a big ask, but we would love to see our community there - this policy has significant ramifications for the work you all do.

21/05/2026

Looking to bring community-led approaches to life in your mahi? An online workshop with Inspiring Communities might be for you!

Building Skills for Community-led Development

07/05/2026

Building Skills for Community-led Development

05/05/2026

We're super chuffed to be presenting this 1 1/2 day workshop with Inspiring Communities!

Many organisations are being asked to clearly demonstrate their impact in order to sustain funding and support. At the same time, access to practical, locally relevant training is limited.

Social Impact - Measuring what matters responds to this by creating a space for shared learning, connection, and skill-building – grounded in the realities of our communities.

https://events.humanitix.com/social-impact-measuring-what-matters-dqd4vqke

You can book in just for the day or add the free half-day masterclass!

A 1½-day capability-building event for community organisations to better understand, measure, and communicate the impact of their mahi.

04/05/2026

Ōtepoti Community Builders pānui -

Ōtepoti Community Builders, in collaboration with Inspiring Communities, is pleased to host Social Impact - Measuring what matters, a 1½-day professional development opportunity for people working across the community, arts, and social sectors.

27/04/2026

Save the date! 2027 😍

Save the date 10–11 March 2027All Saints, Burwood | Ōtautahi Christchurch Following the hugely successful Hapori Aotearoa conference in Tauranga in 2025, we’re bringing the kaupapa to Ōtautahi Christchurch for Hapori Aotearoa 2027. This two day conference, held in partnership with Christchurch...

21/04/2026

Ōtepoti Community Builders pānui -

In a time when community organisations are increasingly asked to demonstrate their social impact, this hui will offer a vital opportunity to build capability in storytelling and evaluation. By equipping participants with practical tools and insights, Hapori Otago will help communities articulate the...