Planning, governance and management

Good planning, governance and management is crucial to running a successful community organisation.  There are a wide range of community organisations in New Zealand that are at different stages of development, whether its starting out or well established and managed. 

Guides and templates

The links to the Community Resource Kit below provide useful guides and templates for planning, developing organisational structures, and developing good governance and management practices.

• Section 2 Planning
• Section 3 Organisational structures
• Section 4 Governance

The links below provide further guides and information to support good governance and management practices.

• Section 5 Policies
• Section 6 Meetings
• Section 7 Financial management
• Section 8 Record-keeping
• Section 10 Employment
• Section 11 Communications
• Section 12 Information technology

The Office of the Community and Voluntary Sector and CommunityNet Aotearoa also provide guides and information.

How we can help

Our advisors are able to provide advice and support to assist community organisations in developing good governance and management practices. 

For further information contact your local advisor.