Governance Training Programme for Community Organisations

Are you a member of a trust, board or community organisation in Te Tai Tokerau?

Do you want to strengthen your governance capability?

Join us for this free, two-part online governance training programme to help build your confidence, develop a positive board culture, and enhance mission achievement and long-term sustainability.

By the end of the training programme, participants will be able to:

• describe the key roles and responsibilities of a not-for-profit board and its members
• apply principles of effective governance to decision-making in their organisation
• identify practical strategies to improve board processes and meetings
• strengthen their understanding of the relationship between governance, management and operations
• explore ways to create and sustain a positive board culture.

These free workshops are hosted by LEAD, the Centre for Not-for-Profit Governance and Leadership, and organised by Whangarei District Council in partnership with Kaipara District Council and Far North District Council.

Registrations closed on Sunday 23 November 2025.

Session 1: Effective Governance Foundations

Monday 1 December 2025, 12:00pm-1:30pm | Online / virtual workshop | Free

The first session will cover:

• understanding governance vs management in not-for-profits
• core roles and legal responsibilities of boards in New Zealand
• effective meetings – agendas, decision-making and accountability
• building collective responsibility and shared leadership
• Māori models of governance.

Session 2: Positive Board Culture

Monday 8 December 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm | Online / virtual workshop | Free

The second session will cover:

• what makes a healthy board culture
• board dynamics – trust, collaboration and managing conflict
• chairing skills and supporting constructive participation
• embedding values and mission into governance practice.

Additional learning

You will be provided access and use of online governance resources and activities to continue learning beyond the workshops.

When

Location

Online / virtual workshops