The Community Development team provides advice to the DCC on community, recreation, arts and environment issues.
The team also administers more than $1.75 million in grants to the community each year, and provides advice to community groups looking for support and partnerships. Click here for funding and grants information.
The team facilitates and coordinates activity to support key community areas – housing, migrant and refugee support, and place based community development. It works alongside groups with specific interests in health, youth development, older people’s issues and disability matters.
The team champions the DCC’s Social Wellbeing Strategy and Ōtepoti Youth Vision. (PDF File, 177.7 KB | New window).
We are also involved in community projects such as Keep Dunedin Beautiful and Task Force Green.
To talk with the Manager Community Development and Events, or a Community Advisor contact the DCC on 477 4000.