The Wheelhouse

15/06/2026

Looking to build a stronger, more sustainable funding future for your community organisation, club, trust, or non-profit? Join Sport Taranaki and The Wheelhouse for a free, practical Funding 101 workshop and learn how to create a long-term funding strategy—spaces are limited, so register now!

Are you looking to build a more stable, long-term funding strategy for your community organisation, trust, club, or non-profit? 💰

Whether you're just starting out with grant applications or want to broaden your funding approach, this seminar is the perfect place to start.

Join us for an informative and practical session designed specifically for the community sector. You'll gain valuable insights into what sustainable funding really means and how your group can achieve it.

Join Sport Taranaki and The Wheelhouse for this free workshop. Get in quick spaces are limited. Register here https://wheelhouse.org.nz/training/course-folder/funding-101-funding-strategies-tips-for-grant-success-opunake

11/06/2026

Struggling to stay on top of managing your books? Check out the What the Tax?! seminar. You will learn to save money, understand the basics, and take the stress out of managing your books.

20/05/2026

Stronger Communities Start with YOU – Join Our May/June Workshops ✨

We’ve lined up six awesome workshops across May and June to help strengthen your skills, build confidence, and support your mahi in the community. Check them out!

📅 May 25 – Governance Essentials (Opunake)
The must-do for all board members or if you're looking to join. Build your governance toolkit and gain confidence!

📅 May 29 – Funding 101 (New Plymouth)
Everything you need to know for funding strategies, and tips for grant success!

📅 June 8 – Strategy & Policy Clinic (Opunake)
Come and join the expert drop-in clinic for guidance on your documents and strategy.

📅 June 22 – Tangata Tiriti - Te Tiriti o Waitangi 101 (Waitara)
Join us in Waitara for full-day introductory workshop exploring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, New Zealand history, colonisation, and their ongoing impact on communities and community sector work.

📅 June 22 – Funding 101 (Opunake)
Everything you need to know for funding strategies, and tips for grant success!

📅 June 30 – Governance Essentials (Hawera)
The must-do for all board members or if you're looking to join. Build your governance toolkit and gain confidence!

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your skills, there’s something here for everyone! We can't wait to see you there.

For more information on each workshop and registrations for these events head to: wheelhouse.org.nz/training

20/05/2026

Become a Governance Superstar!🌟

Sport Taranaki and The Wheelhouse are teaming up to bring free training for community groups to get your board or committee humming. You'll walk away with a plan of how to maximise your meeting times and make the day-to-day committee work run smoothly.

Monday 25 May 6.30 -8.30pm

Be in quick! Places are limited
https://wheelhouse.org.nz/training/course-folder/governance-essentials-opunake

This course is designed as Session One in a series of Ōpunakē based training sessions. Other sessions will covering governance, finance, funding applications, policy writing and communications.

20/04/2026

15/04/2026

Check out the new Hawera Hapori Hub, a great place to connect with what's happening in the region, run workshops, attend workshops, and learn about different services available in the region. Corrine has been part of our mentoring programme. Hear how it's helped her in this project.

26/03/2026

And the winner of the draw for the Wheelhouse survey is......
Sarah, from Women's Centre NP. Whoop whoop!

Sarah won a local's pack from Theory Food with lots of tasty local treats.

Thank you to Sara and all you wonderful people who took the time to have your say in shaping the Wheelhouse training. We had a great response. Keep an eye out on our website for future training as we respond to your feedback. https://wheelhouse.org.nz/
Women's Centre New Plymouth

24/02/2026

💛 Help Shape The Wheelhouse!

We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’ve attended a workshop, been part of a programme, or connected with us in any way — your feedback helps us grow, improve, and better support our community.

It only takes around 5 minutes to complete the survey, and as a thank you, you’ll go in the draw to win a $100 Taranaki Local Gift Box from Theory Food✨

Survey closes Friday 13th of March - The winner will be contacted after the survey closes.

Your voice genuinely matters to us.

Click the link below to have your say 👇
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MYBWLG3

10/02/2026

Come and Learn Canva With Us! 🎨

If you’re part of a community group, club, trust, or board, chances are you’re already juggling a lot! and creating flyers, social posts, newsletters, and reports often gets squeezed in around everything else.

This month, we’re running two hands-on Canva workshops for community organisations wanting to feel more confident creating clear, engaging visual material. Facilitated by Corrine Coombe.

Canva Basics 101 - Friday 20th of Feb - 10am - 12pm
Perfect if you’re new to Canva or want to build confidence from the ground up. We’ll walk through the basics together and help you create simple, polished designs you can use straight away.
Sign up here 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/canva-basics101

Canva Boost 102 - Tuesday 24th of Feb - 10am - 12pm
Already using Canva? This next-level session focuses on working more confidently and consistently. Saving time, getting organised, and making Canva work harder for you.
Sign up here 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/canva-boost-102

Both workshops are:
✔️ Practical and hands-on
✔️ Designed with community in mind
✔️ A supportive space with no silly questions

Whether you’re preparing for an AGM, promoting an event, or keeping your organisation visible and connected, these sessions are about learning together and building skills you can take back to your group.

27/01/2026

Ever wondered what it’s really like to be on a board?
Or thought, “I’d love to help, but I don’t know where to start”?

Whether you’re brand new to governance or ready to take the next step, Get on Board is all about building confidence, connection, and capability.

Get on Board is our governance development programme designed to support emerging leaders who are interested in contributing to a community board or trust. The programme brings together learning, mentoring, and real-world experience. Helping you grow your skills and confidence in a supportive, practical way.

You don’t need to be an expert.
You just need curiosity, care for your community, and a willingness to learn!

We’re getting ready to kick off our 2026 programme, and applications are now open.

If you’d like to learn more or have any questions, we’d love to hear from you — get in touch at [email protected]