Dates for your Diary
Workshop: How to sharpen your political nous in Government – 31 August
The McGuinness Institute is hosting the last of their “Bursting Bubbles” learning and networking sessions this month.
This session, held in person and online, will be led by Sally Washington, who heads the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) operations in Aotearoa New Zealand.
When: Thursday, 31 August
Time: 5:00PM – 6.00PM
Where: McGuinness Institute, 1a/15 Allen Street, Te Aro, Wellington (or online)
Find out more and register to attend HERE
Random Acts of Kindness Day – 1 September
Started in Aotearoa in 2005, the first day of spring marks Random Acts of Kindness Day where all New Zealanders are encouraged to do something kind for a stranger.
Become a RAKtivist HERE
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – 11-17 September
Māori Language Week is an annual event which encourages everyone from across Aotearoa to give te reo Māori a go, as part of the larger goal of having 1 million speakers of te reo Māori by 2040. Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori!
Find out more HERE
World Alzheimer’s Day – 21 September
To mark World Alzheimer’s Day, the second instalment of Alzheimers NZ’s “Repositioning Dementia” one-day events will be held in Christchurch. Tickets are available to attend in person or online.
Find out more and register to attend HERE
Mental Health Awareness Week – 18-24 September
Run by the Mental Health Foundation, the theme of MHAW this year is Five Ways, Five Days: Proven Tools to Boost our Mental Health and is underpinned by the wellbeing model Te Whare Tapa Wha.
Find out more HERE |