Empowering Community Groups in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes
Discover a comprehensive resource hub designed to support and empower community groups and charitable organisations. Access valuable tools, mentorship and information to help your organisation thrive. huddl encompasses the Queenstown Lakes District Council, Central Otago District Council territorial boundaries and is referred to as the region.
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Who we are
huddl is here to make life easier for community groups, charities, for purpose organisations by connecting you with what you need when you need it. Specifically designed to support all of the fantastic groups in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago, we provide access to resources and templates that have been tailored to our communities. huddl also offers mentor programmes, workshops and provides up-to-date information to help take the uncertainty out of running your local group or organisation, understand some of the tricky stuff or help you find the right people to talk to.
How we can help
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Workshops and Training
huddl provides all sorts of helpful information from fact sheets, templates and links to valuable resources. Not sure how to run an event? What legal info do I need to be across? Want to know what web-based tools are available to help make your life easier?
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Leadership and Governance
Effective board and committee members can help you achieve your goals and ensure your organisation runs smoothly. Good governance is about providing strategic direction, leadership and managing risk. We have some resources to help you on your governance journey.
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Upskilling and Connections
huddl wants to help you grow and succeed so we provide access to training, seminars, webinars and some fantastic mentors to help keep your mission on target and help you level up your skills. We also provide opportunities for networking and collaboration to help you build connections, share skills and become even stronger together.
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Funding Assistance
Community groups and charities play a vital role in creating strong and vibrant communities. However, we get that you need funding to help deliver your service or awesome initiative. We have some helpful resources on funding to help head you in the right direction.
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Resources and Tools
Build your skills with huddl’s mentor programmes and training workshops. We offer practical workshops and programmes throughout the year to help community and for purpose groups strengthen their skills, keep up with important changes, and learn alongside others from across the region.
Finance
Treasurer 101
Being a treasurer is an important role in any community organisation. This practical workshop is designed to support new and existing treasurers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to manage your organisation’s finances responsibly.
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Mentoring
Leadership in Governance Mentor Programme 2026
The Leadership in Governance Mentoring Programme is back! This is a seven-month mentoring programme designed to strengthen governance leaders across Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes. It supports people in board and committee roles within community organisations through focused, one-on-one mentoring relationships.
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Funding
Funding Clinic Dates for 2026
Are you looking for funding for a community project?
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News
huddl Partners with Alexandra Community House
huddl is pleased to announce a new partnership with Alexandra Community House to enhance the delivery of its programmes in Central Otago, with a focus on the communities of Alexandra, Māniatoto, and the Teviot Valley.
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Project lead
Fiona Reeve
huddl is here to help with any questions or information you might need. Feel free to drop a line to Fiona our huddl Project Lead and let us know how we can best assist you.
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