12 August, 2008
New research revealing that volunteers make up an impressive two-thirds of the workforce in the non-profit sector has been welcomed by the Minister for Community and Voluntary Sector.
Read full release >>31 July, 2008
New Zealanders have a long history of volunteering
Read full speech >>8 July, 2008
Minister is pleased to announce the appointments to the Board of the Charities Commission.
Read full release >>6 July, 2008
New Zealand is a co-sponsor of the Asia-Pacific Regional Interfaith Dialogue, which brings together representatives of the major faith and community groups of 15 countries in our region to promote trust and understanding among religious communities.
Read full speech >>17 June, 2008
Many Ministers have supported this proposal as it has developed, and it is an honour that as the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, it has fallen to me to represent the Crown here today to sign the Deed of Gift.
Read full speech >>16 June, 2008
New Zealanders have a long history of volunteering
Read full speech >>11 June, 2008
7 June, 2008
Your conference programme is a reflection of the wide range of issues the YMCA and our broader society face. The programme looks amazing and I can imagine how much energy, effort and sheer hard work have gone into moving the vision of the conference to reality, so a big note of thanks and appreciation to the conference organisers
Read full speech >>22 April, 2008
ICT is not just for business or just for government. It is important to the community too – and a strong connected community is vital to the life of this country. The community and voluntary sector generates trust, cooperation and voluntary action by citizens and communities as well as providing much needed services
Read full speech >>3 April, 2008
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Ruth Dyson is reminding the public of the changes to tax rules on charitable giving which came into effect 1 April
Read full release >>17 March, 2008
New Zealanders are known for being generous donors both at home and abroad. A number of our businesses are already doing their bit and we hope many others will follow suit.
Read full speech >>17 March, 2008
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Ruth Dyson has congratulated Berill Michelsen of Nga Wahine Tamariki Punanga O Whakatu - Nelson Women’s and Children’s Refuge Services, on being named the inaugural Telecom Community Connection Charitable Person of the Year
Read full release >>12 March, 2008
Community organisations are being urged to nominate a candidate and register to vote in this year’s election of Community Organisation Grant Scheme (COGS) local distribution committees
Read full release >>29 February, 2008
Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Ruth Dyson today announced the recipients of the 2008 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships
Read full release >>5 December, 2007
Speech to Parliamentary breakfast on achieving an independent and vibrant community and voluntary sector
Read full speech >>5 December, 2007
International Volunteer Day is an opportunity to thank the many New Zealanders who contribute their time and skills to our communities
Read full release >>26 October, 2007
The launch today of a new Hector’s World™ online safety tool for kids is an innovative, easy tool which parents and kids can use to keep kids safe on the Net.
Read full release >>25 October, 2007
Address to the Childrens Health Camps Annual General Meeting
Read full speech >>15 October, 2007
Our commitment to welcoming refugees is part of our identity as a nation – it speaks volumes about our humanity, our generosity, and our sense of justice.
Read full speech >>12 October, 2007
The Charities Commission is making good progress registering charitable organisations.
Read full release >>5 October, 2007
Two Community Partnership Fund projects were launched today during the Minister's trip to Gisborne.
Read full release >>5 October, 2007
Teamwork and knowledge sharing are vital in creating any community.
Read full speech >>30 September, 2007
The Timberlea community in Upper Hutt is to have a permanent Information and Communications Technology (ICT) centre of their own.
Read full release >>19 September, 2007
UPLIFT assists economically disadvantaged and under-served communities to access ICT.
Read full release >>13 September, 2007
The Labour-led government’s Digital Strategy is about unlocking our potential using Information and Communication Technology. The UPLIFT programme supports the Digital Strategy.
Read full speech >>6 September, 2007
Three current Charities Commission Board members have been reappointed.
Read full release >>4 September, 2007
These are special awards. They celebrate not only women who aspire to further themselves through education, but women who already give so much to their families and communities through other, unrecognised ways.
Read full speech >>3 September, 2007
This Labour-led government sees a future where the state performs its role as a facilitator of a strong civil society based on respectful relationships between government and community, voluntary and iwi/Mâori organisations.
Read full speech >>1 September, 2007
Today is a fantastic opportunity for us to acknowledge and thank those who give freely of their own time to contribute to this community.
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