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Raglan Naturally

Project Details

RN Coordinators strengthen community connections, support local initiatives, and foster collaboration across Raglan. They work with whānau, hapū, iwi, and local groups to enhance wellbeing, inclusion, and resilience through community-led development.

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Raglan Naturally Coordinators Supporting Community-led Development

Community Aspiration

  • Raglan is recognised as a connected and caring community, with a central wellbeing hub fostering access to wellbeing services.
  • The community takes pride in its strong, age-friendly identity.
  • Raglan celebrates and respects cultural diversity, creating an inclusive atmosphere.
  • Mental health support and wellbeing are a central focus of the community.
  • The community works to strengthen relationships with Whānau, hapū, and Iwi, striving for genuine partnership in line with te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Objective

The recruitment and employment of two Raglan Naturally (RN) Coordinators will ensure that every community member remains actively engaged and connected, preventing isolation.

Coordinating Community-Led Development

  • Successfully managed all Raglan Naturally (RN) projects, ensuring smooth coordination and delivery.
  • Provided essential support for community-led development (CLD) initiatives, including making connections, offering advice, and writing letters of support.
  • Listened to community needs, helping newcomers integrate and guiding them on what works best in Raglan.

Building Strong Community Relationships

  • Developed and strengthened relationships with local organisations, groups, and residents, as well as regional stakeholders.
  • Engaged in regular networking, attending meetings, funding workshops, and collaborating on shared goals.
  • Connected with key community groups and organisations, including:
    • Raglan Community House
    • Raglan Area School
    • Environment Centre
    • Karioi Project
    • Old School Arts Centre
    • Whāingaroa Climate Action Group
    • Waikato District Council CLD team
    • Rural Support & Port Waikato Ratepayers Association
    • And many more

Supporting & Involvement in Key Projects

  • Assisted various community initiatives, such as:
    • Whāingaroa Climate Collective
    • Safety & Wellbeing Group (researching driver’s licence support and Civil Defence planning)
    • Raglan Wharf Project
    • Community Energy Whaingaroa
    • Greenslade Road Playground advocacy
    • ‘Places for People’ NZTA project
    • Wastewater Consent Renewal Meetings
    • Whaingaroa Harbour Strategy development

Strengthening CLD Practices & Communications

  • Expanded Raglan Naturally’s CLD approach by attending national and international conferences, including the World Community Development Conference in Darwin and DIA CLDP Conferences.
  • Produced an RN video to share the community’s journey and achievements.
  • Kept the community informed via newsletters, website updates, social media, and local networks.

Process Development & Funding Support

  • Created systems to better manage CLD requests and explore new ways to support the community.
  • Supported the Water Tower Mural Team in accessing CLDP funds and developing a partnership with RN to secure funding.

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