Community Partnerships

Whakakitenga | Our Vision

Safe, resilient and connected communities in the Timaru District.

About Community Partnerships

Community Partnerships works alongside community organisations, iwi, agencies, funders, volunteers and residents to strengthen the social wellbeing of the Timaru District.

Through collaboration, advocacy, community development and strategic leadership, we help create opportunities for people and communities to thrive. We support initiatives that build connection, strengthen resilience, celebrate diversity and respond to emerging community needs.

Our role is to bring people together, foster strong relationships, identify opportunities for collective action and support the delivery of initiatives that contribute to positive community outcomes. By working in partnership, we can better understand local challenges, leverage community strengths and create lasting change.

Community Partnerships also provides strategic oversight for a range of wellbeing initiatives and works closely with stakeholders to achieve the priorities outlined below.

Kaupapa | Mission

To collaborate with and empower our communities to enhance safety, wellbeing and social connectedness across the Timaru District.

Matapono | Principles

Commitment to contribute
Facilitate inclusive, empowering and progressive approaches that promote community wellbeing, resilience and participation throughout the Timaru District.

Collaboration and coordination
Identify, strengthen and support opportunities for partnership, collective impact and collaborative action across the community sector.

Support
Provide information, guidance and advocacy that helps organisations and community groups access resources, secure funding and deliver effective community initiatives.

Proactive action
Respond to emerging issues, opportunities and trends affecting the wellbeing of our communities.

Integrity
Treat one another with respect, honesty, fairness and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our communities.

Whāinga Rautaki | Strategic Priorities

1. Empower a collaborative community that promotes wellbeing and social connectedness.
2. Optimise pathways and opportunities for the community to thrive.
3. Value, support and showcase diversity.
4. Reduce social and family harm.

Community Partnerships Subcommittee

The Community Partnerships Subcommittee brings together representatives from a range of organisations, agencies and community groups, including education, health, police, youth, older persons and te ao Māori.

The committee provides a forum for collaboration, information sharing and collective action to support the safety, wellbeing and resilience of communities across the Timaru District. Any organisation, agency or group with an interest in contributing to positive community outcomes is welcome to participate.

Mayor Nigel Bowen is the Chairperson of the Committee and Haven Mid-South Refuge Manager Maria Parish is the Deputy Chairperson.

Contact

For more information about Community Partnerships, please contact Jessica Hurst, Community Partnership Team Lead, at jessica.hurst@timdc.govt.nz