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NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations

NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations produces many useful publications for voluntary groups, including:

• Risk Management: Managing legal risks for voluntary agencies
• Managing Volunteers
• Personnel Practices in Voluntary Agencies: paid workers

NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations (new window)

Law Scene

This is a monthly update on legislation relevant to the voluntary sector.

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Community Net Aotearoa

Community Net Aotearoa offers "how-to guides" for setting up and running community organisations, including:

• Budgeting and finance
• Governance and management
• Legal structures
• Marketing
• Risk management
• Volunteer tool kit

Community Net Aotearoa also has an email panui for community groups.

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Alcohol-Related Harm in Dunedin

This study, "Alcohol-related harm in Dunedin City", involved a literature review on alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm in the city and a review of the scientific evidence on strategies for the prevention of such harm at the community level.

Alcohol-related harm (PDF, 666 kb, new window)

Youth at risk report 2003

Is it true that younger and younger children are taking risks with their health, because of drinking and its associated risks? And if so what can be done about it? We commissioned this report (funded by the WHO) and attempted to explore this issue, its seriousness, and suggest possible future directions to improve the situation.

Youth at risk report (PDF, 150 kb, new window)

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Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector (OCUS)

The OCVS exists to inspire co-operation and superb relationships between the government and community and voluntary sector. It was established in September 2003 to address overarching issues affecting the community and voluntary sector, and to raise the profile of the sector within government.

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Department of Internal Affairs Community Resource Kit

This comprehensive resource covers everything from community development philosophy, information on how to set up and run a community organisation, through to making submissions and running meetings.

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Keeping it Legal

This online resource has been developed in response to a continuing need for all organisations, groups, trusts and societies to have simple, accurate information about their legal obligations.

Keeping it Legal (new window)

Rural Women's bulletin

This bulletin is published by rural women with support from New Zealand Lottery Board, Telecom New Zealand Ltd, FarmSafe, Rabobank, Landcorp and Meat and Wool New Zealand.

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