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This network serves Christchurch tangata whenua, community and voluntary sector organisations, and their paid and volunteer workers to stay in touch and to support each other through as we continue to strengthen our sector and our communities. This website is a service of the Council of Social Services in Christchurch (COSS).

 

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COSS Survey 2012

Christchurch COSS are conducting a survey so we can gauge how well we are doing and what we can do to improve delivery of our services. We would welcome your participation if you are interested. The survey link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K9JS8C9 . As a way of saying thank you the survey finishes with the opportunity to add your contact details to go into the draw for a $50 petrol voucher. Your contact details will not be used for any…See More
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Policy Manuals

Can't access your agency's policy manual?  I'ts easier to adapt an existing policy than to shart again from scratch.  This group is for people to share agency governance and operational policies.
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JUNE Party Talk at Oxford Terrace Baptist Church lounge

June 29, 2012 from 12pm to 1pm
Our  Party Talk for June is with the Labour Party, on Friday 29th June 12 noon - 1pm (coffee and networking from 11.45, byo lunch). The venue for this will be the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church lounge (cnr Oxford Tce and Madras Street).These informal conversations are solutions-focused, and deal with either the local impact of government policy (e.g. social or health policy) or the ability of groups to function (e.g. funding, compliance).  Do you have any other particular topics or concerns that…See More
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JUNE 2012 COSS newsletter

If you would like to receive our newsletter by email or in the post please contact newsletter@ccoss.org.nzJune2012 newsletter.See More
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Transition Times #2 - NZ COSS

From NZ COSS in WellingtonTransition times #2 gets a little more into the nitty gritty.  You may have heard of Better Public Services.  Here we try to explain what they are, and who is responsible for implementing them.Also an update on the legislation currently before Government to change the Crown Entity -  The Charites Commission to enable it to become part of the structure of the Department of Internal Affairs.…See More
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Christchurch Housing Forum at Oxford Tce Baptist Church Hall

June 13, 2012 from 12pm to 2pm
Christchurch Housing Forum - regular forum meeting 12noon coffee-networking 12.30-2pm forum RSVP are not necessarySee More
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"Feedback from questionnaire March 2012 Christchurch Housing Forum Minutes March 2012"
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Kiwisaver Changes for Employers

Just wondering if everybody is aware of the changes to Kiwisaver for employers. You now have to deduct tax from the employer's contribution to Kiwisaver. Would it help anybody to have a short workshop about this?See More
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COSS Survey 2012

Posted by COSS on June 1, 2012 at 2:53pm 0 Comments

Christchurch COSS are conducting a survey so we can gauge how well we are doing and what we can do to improve delivery of our services. We would welcome your participation if you are interested. The survey link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K9JS8C9 . As a way of saying thank you the survey finishes with the opportunity to add your contact details to go into the draw for a $50 petrol voucher. Your contact details will not be used for any other reason.

This survey will close on 24th June 2012. If you are interested in the results of our 2010 survey these can be found on our website www.ccoss.org.nz .

JUNE 2012 COSS newsletter

Posted by COSS on May 29, 2012 at 3:44pm 0 Comments

If you would like to receive our newsletter by email or in the post please contact newsletter@ccoss.org.nz

June2012 newsletter.

Transition Times #2 - NZ COSS

Posted by COSS on May 22, 2012 at 1:40pm 0 Comments

From NZ COSS in Wellington

Transition times #2 gets a little more into the nitty gritty.  You may have heard of Better Public Services.  Here we try to explain what they are, and who is responsible for implementing them.

Also an update on the legislation currently before Government to change the Crown Entity -  The Charites Commission to enable it to become part of the structure of the Department of Internal Affairs.

Transition times #2

Minutes from Housing Forum March 2012

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Minutes from Housing Forum March 2012

Housing Forum Feedback from rental housing availability questionnaire

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Kiwisaver Changes for Employers

Posted by Harald Breiding-Buss on May 8, 2012 at 12:26pm 0 Comments

Just wondering if everybody is aware of the changes to Kiwisaver for employers. You now have to deduct tax from the employer's contribution to Kiwisaver. Would it help anybody to have a short workshop about this?

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    Enesto Sirolli wants to contribute to the Canterbury earthquake rebuild.

    Started by Pete Vink. Last reply by Garth Nowland-Foreman Jul 13, 2011. 2 Replies

    An old CEG colleague phoned me today to say that Ernesto Sirolli is wanting to come to Christchurch and help in whatever way he can with the rebuild. Neville was looking for contacts in the…Continue

    Free Post Earthquake Business support

    Started by Lyndon Hay Jun 24, 2011. 0 Replies

    Christchurch Small Business Centre offers a program of free business support to owner managers affected by the earthquake. Contact Lindsay Jeffs or Lyndon Hay on 366 9978 for further informationContinue

    The future of funding

    Started by Sharon Torstonson. Last reply by Debbie Wood Jun 20, 2011. 10 Replies

    Kia ora koutouCOSS and other network agencies in Chch are starting to receive queries from funders about what the quake recovery funding needs are for our sector.  What are your views?  Here’s some…Continue

    Working from home or other temporary offices

    Started by Christoph Hensch. Last reply by Andrea Clark May 3, 2011. 1 Reply

    I notice that many of us are working from home, including myself and my wife. While I'm of course glad that my job didn't disappear together with my former office (now in the red zone, under threat…Continue

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    Office Spaces

    This is a list of office spaces that will be regularly updated. If you have any spaces that could be listed here, please email to chch3@ccoss.org.nz

     

    • From Zheela: Our acquaintances Barry and Kaye Malloch have training premises called ATCANZ which may have space available in about 2 months' time. These are situated at 10 De Havilland Way, Christchurch Airport. The telephone number is 358 0441.…
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    Created by COSS Mar 24, 2011 at 12:29pm. Last updated by COSS Mar 29, 2011.

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    Canterbury Earthquake Community Response Fund

    The Canterbury Earthquake Community Response Fund has been established to support social service providers respond to emergency pressures associated with the two recent earthquakes on 22 February 2011 and 4 September 2010 affecting the communities of Christchurch City, Waimakariri and Selwyn Districts.

     

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