Community Net Aotearoa

Aims to provide Internet resources to encourage and support the strengthening of communities throughout Aotearoa/New Zealand.

To promote equitable access to information technology and the Internet for community organisations.

Kaupapa/Philosophy

CommunityNet Aotearoa aims to bridge the gap in the ability of some groups and communities to participate in the benefits of Internet technology.
A key activity supporting this aim is to provide a website for community groups.

CommunityNet Aotearoa is concerned with both community development and equity issues and is built on principles of empowerment, partnership, consultation, business efficiency and community building.

CommunityNet Aotearoa provides:

• A clearly identified and community governed gateway to the Internet with easy links to useful information;
• A forum for community people to discuss common issues;
• Advocacy for community organisations to participate equally in the benefits of information technology.

Resources for Running Community Groups

The following guides have been prepared to help community groups do their work:

• Community Development Resource Kit
• Community Development Practice
• Setting up a Community Group
• Planning and Managing
• Employment Matters
• Running Meetings
• Financial Management
• Funding
• Keeping Good Records
• Political Processes and Submissions
• Legislation
• Legal Structures for Community Groups training kit
• Clarifying the Need for a Legal Structure
• Explaining the Legal Structures
• Getting up and Running as a Legal Entity
• Reporting Requirements and Winding Up
• Employment Resources

Further Information:

• http://www.community.net.nz/  or
• http://www.community.net.nz/How-ToGuides/CDResourceKit/ to go directly to the Resources for Running Community Groups