ANCAD’s Winter 2026 Community Voices magazine now available

The latest edition of Community Voices has arrived, bringing together inspiring stories, practical insights, and community-led initiatives that showcase the incredible work happening across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond.

Published by ANCAD, Community Voices celebrates the people, organisations and partnerships that are helping to build stronger, safer and more connected communities. This Winter edition explores the power of leadership, collaboration, creativity and capability-building, while highlighting the many ways community organisations are responding to local challenges and creating lasting impact.

Inside this issue, readers will discover a diverse range of stories, including the inspiring work of Glass Ceiling Arts Collective, the innovative Creative Learning Centre, and LaunchPad, which is supporting the next generation of young entrepreneurs. You’ll also meet organisations such as Pono Boxfit, learn about practical capability-building through LiiFT Aotearoa and Community Accounting, and explore articles that encourage fresh thinking around governance, funding, leadership, belonging and community resilience.

The magazine also shares insights gathered from organisations participating in ANCAD’s workshops and events, providing a snapshot of the opportunities, challenges and emerging priorities facing the community sector today. These real-world perspectives help inform conversations about how we can continue strengthening organisations and supporting the people who lead them.

Whether you are a volunteer, Board member, community leader, funder, staff member or simply someone passionate about building stronger communities, Community Voices offers practical ideas, inspiring stories and valuable reflections that can be applied within your own organisation and community.

We invite you to download your free copy of the Winter 2026 edition, enjoy the stories, and share it with your colleagues, Board members, volunteers and wider networks. Every shared story helps recognise the outstanding work taking place across our communities and contributes to building a stronger, more connected community sector.

Download your free copy today here and join the conversation.