Project Details
Raglan Naturally has hosted events like Neighbours Day, Youth Week support, and well-being workshops to strengthen community connections. Through surveys and discussions, we’ve identified priorities for future collaboration, engaging over 650 participants. These events fostered community building, education, and planning for a more connected future.
Feedback
Networking & Planning Event: “Facilitated the planning of a collaborative event. It was great to meet in person with WRC and better understand community focus areas and barriers.”
Youthwork Collective Meeting: “This Collective is the only space in the district where so many people come together to support youth.”
“This is a rare opportunity in my work, and I’m grateful for this group’s support.”
Community Event
Connecting Events & Community Survey
Community Aspiration
Raglan is known for its safe, caring, and age-friendly environment, celebrating cultural diversity.
Objective
To create regular community events that foster local networking, sharing of services, resources, and knowledge, and to build stronger community connections.
- Neighbours Day 2022: Embracing the national initiative, this event brought Whāingaroa together for community fun and connection after the pandemic, receiving positive participation.
- Youth Week Events Support 2022: We supported two successful Youth Week events for rangatahi, assisting with funding applications and offering ongoing support.
- Meet the Candidates Event 2022: Co-hosted with the Raglan Business Chamber and Taurikura, offering the community a chance to engage with local election candidates.
- Youthwork Collective Meetings 2022-2023: Bringing together over 30 individuals working with rangatahi, leading to the formation of the Youthwork Collective.
- Well-being Workshop 2023: Facilitating collaboration between people and organisations to share visions and build stronger partnerships.
- Raglan Naturally Networking & Connecting Event 2023: A successful event with 50 attendees and 32 groups, identifying community priorities and following up with a comprehensive survey and report.
- Sports and Recreation Workshop 2023: Facilitated a workshop with 20 attendees, identifying collaborative projects for local sports and recreation groups.
- Community Safety Day 2023: Worked with emergency services to inform the community about local safety resources, creating an infographic to raise awareness.
- Celebrating Volunteers Event 2024: Hosted an event to celebrate over 100 volunteers in Whāingaroa, with more than 65 local organisations relying on volunteers. Followed up with a survey to gauge interest in future events and skill development needs.
Additional Support in 2024:
- Kapa Haka Event
- Seniors Spring Celebration
- Spring Solstice Event
- Youth Music Talent Event
- Hauora Day
- Rugby Club Whānau Gathering
- Young Women’s Hauora Workshops
- Youth Practical Skills Workshop
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