11. TIM BARNETT (Labour—Christchurch Central) Link to this
to the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector
What steps is the Government taking to strengthen the capability and skills of communities?
Hon LUAMANUVAO WINNIE LABAN (Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector) Link to this
Recently I launched the Community Resource Kit. This kit contains practical information on setting up and running community and voluntary groups—for example, advice on good governance, financial planning, and management. It is specifically useful for new or emerging community organisations. The Community Resource Kit is available online at www.community.net.nz for anyone to download. It will make a real contribution to strengthening the sector.
What else has the Government done to strengthen the capability and skills of the community and voluntary sector?
Hon LUAMANUVAO WINNIE LABAN Link to this
This Labour-led Government values the contribution made by the community and voluntary sector. Recent practical examples include Keeping it Legal: E Ai Ki Te Ture, a resource kit to help voluntary groups manage their legal responsibilities; Managing Well, a catalogue of information resources and support; and the Digital Strategy Community Partnership Fund 2006-07 round, which I recently launched. This fund will assist communities to take full advantage of information and communications technologies and to use them with confidence.