Life has always found a way to grow. As our human race grows up, maybe we are growing out of some of the systems, like the economy, how we treat property and the way we do Democracy.
Did you make a submission on the Independent Electorate Review draft recommendations? Here the quick survey, 10 minutes to make our election processes better. And then share it with your network.
Parry Field Lawyers have released the Community Housing Guide. Given that there is no legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand for cooperative housing or cohousing, the charitable nature of community housing is a spanner in the works for citizens wishing to not align with the property status quo - even though the quarter acre dream is definitely over. Takaka Cohousing is an excellent story in the guide, check it out.
How can we provide adequate housing for our growing population? A great series in the Spinoff, if you like to take a dive into the topic.
Growing through our old perceptions or biases, there is no end point as we all need different things due to our unique circumstances.
Some more things to consider for capability building (not just for social enterprises!)
Having a level playing field for everyone
Offering fair access, opportunity, resources to learn, development, advancement
Providing psychological safety, so all we can all bring our whole selves and contribute
Nurturing a strong sense of belonging, uniqueness, and fairness
Respecting the individual and treating each one with dignity
Celebrating difference and building on commonality
It’s great to see that these considerations are becoming part of organisational culture as they align so well with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
What is happening in your organisation to enable and empower everyone? Let us know!
Until next time.