Posts in “Community News” category

Celebrate National Volunteer Week
June 13, 2025

Celebrate National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week (NVW) honours the collective energies and efforts of volunteers across Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s a time to recognise and thank the millions of people who give their ...

The Power of Telling Stories
June 4, 2025

The Power of Telling Stories (taken from Village News, Mairangi Bay publication, p. 29, June 2025, Issue 174) By Ruth Greenaway (ANCAD – Writer and Storyteller – contractor). One of the best ways to ...

Supporting free art classes in Takapuna
June 3, 2025

The article below is taken from ANCAD’s Community Voices – Autumn Issue 2025. An art class can bring joy, contentment, new friendships, community, creative challenges, and personal growth. For Heloisa Barczak, art has always ...

North Shore Chinese Community Network Trust
June 3, 2025

I took on the role of Community Facilitator for the North Shore Chinese Community Network Trust (NZCCNT) a little over 18 months ago. We are a local organisation deeply connected with the local Chinese ...

Community Voices – Autumn Issue is now out!

Download your free copy now of the latest Community Voices magazine from ANCAD (Autumn Issue) here below. Read articles and stories that include about Old Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, State of the Nation 2025: key ...

ANCAD acknowledges the passing of Ann Hartley QSO
January 14, 2025

ANCAD acknowledges the recent passing of former Labour MP and Mayor of Auckland’s North Shore City, Ann Hartley QSO. Ann was a great supporter of ANCAD for many years. In her valedictory speech (February ...