Welcome

... to the Small Town New Zealand website. 

There are increasing challenges facing towns, suburbs and rural communities.  Sharing of ideas, experiences and initiatives are important for us all to move forward in a strong, connected way. 

We are small towns but have big hearts.

The inaugural New Zealand Small Town Conference 2008 – Creating Your Town's Future – held in Bulls was unforget-a-bull, and it proved that sharing of information and connecting with like-minded leaders in communities was of enormous benefit.  This type of forum brings with it opportunities in the future for all of us as this grows. In 2009 Kaiapoi made a commitment to support the continuation of the Small Town legacy and hosted us with Riding The River of Change.  As a river changes so do towns.  It was positive with an increase in delegate participation. South Taranaki District presented a dynamic showcase of their small towns in their area and it is my privilege as a representative of the advisory group to introduce to you the Small Town Conference host for 2010 – Hawera.

To be a part of the Small Town Group please become a member of the Small Town Google Group by logging on to the website here – it's free, it's easy, and it will be an important part of communication between us all to share ideas, post questions, discussions and keep the dialogue continuing.

The Small Town New Zealand orgnisation is governed by the Small Town Conference Advisory Group.

Bronwyn Meads

Co-ordinator