Janet Miller

Organisation Manager | Community Research

“The view while one is in parliament that all change stems from there is far from correct. Nearly all causes with any value start outside parliament and are far ahead of parliamentary debates.  There is much more ability to change lives in the community than in parliament, particularly in the hands-off neoliberal age.” Liz Gordon The Daily Blog
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Press Release – Diversity Works

Finalists in the 2020 Diversity Awards NZ were announced today, with judges recognising 32 entrants for the work they are doing to advance a culture of inclusion in New Zealand workplaces. The awards, run by Diversity Works New Zealand, are in their … Read more »

Press Release – Project Jonah

Kaikoura Helicopters – See the Whale From Head to Tail Kaikoura Helicopters, a division of GCH Aviation, one of New Zealands largest private aviation companies, has partnered with marine mammal welfare organisation Project Jonah, and together they are on a … Read more »

Press Release – Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Iwi and hap leaders from across the Toi Moana Bay of Plenty region met in Tauranga last Friday 3 July to discuss priorities for iwi and hap post-COVID-19 and how to achieve success for Mori communities. Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council … Read more »

Article – Gordon Campbell

I believe in yesterday as much as Paul McCartney, but it was bemusing to see the amount of media attention lavished last week on the pandemic-related musings by former government science adviser Sir Peter Gluckman, former Prime Minister Helen Clark … Read more »

Press Release – Queenstown Lakes District Council

Immigration New Zealand, lawyers and travel agents will be returning to the Kia Kaha Queenstown Lakes hub for several sessions over two weeks to support those seeking immigration assistance. These additional sessions will complement current ones already … Read more »

Press Release – Mau Whenua

Mau Whenua statement on Nicky Hager Investigative Report – The long, sorry saga of Shelly Bay Published Saturday 4th of July 2020 Hirini Jenkins-Mepham Chair of the Mau Whenua group opposing Port Nicholson Block Trustees land sales said Nicky … Read more »

Press Release – NZ Resucitation Council

As New Zealand moves down alert levels, more and more aspects of life are returning toward normal, including our approach to resuscitation and first aid training. There is currently no evidence of community transmission of COVID-19 in New Zealand. It … Read more »

Press Release – Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand

The Islamic Womens Council of New Zealand will share parts 1 and 2 of the submission we presented to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch Mosque Attacks. The aim is to ensure New Zealand is fully informed about the efforts IWCNZ took prior … Read more »

Press Release – Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand

The Islamic Womens Council of New Zealand are sharing parts 1 and 2 of the submission we presented to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch Mosque Attacks. The aim is to ensure New Zealand is fully informed about the efforts IWCNZ took prior Read more »

Press Release – New Zealand Government

A new approach to prevent family harm that encourages greater collaboration across government and community groups is being celebrated at the opening of a new facility in Auckland. Read more »