16/09/2026
What a fantastic way to wrap up our third and final Community Governance Gathering for the year.
Over three gatherings, we've been privileged to connect local trustees, board members, committee members, and community leaders to learn from one another, share experiences, and strengthen governance across South Waikato
A special thank you to our guest speakers, Debbie Gisby and Matua Tuahu Watene, for generously sharing their knowledge and insights. From exploring the foundations and values of good governance to reflecting on Te Ao Māori perspectives and the importance of whanaungatanga, every gathering offered something valuable to take away.
We're also incredibly proud to have supported participants with subsidised access to nationally recognised governance training, helping strengthen governance capability across our community.
To everyone who attended, contributed, and shared in these conversations, thank you. Your commitment to serving our community matters.
The response has been so positive that we're already looking at making these gatherings an annual opportunity.
If you'd like to hear about future opportunities, join our mailing list through our website: https://www.swift.org.nz