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Stories are powerful.

They can shift perspectives, spark action, and create real change. In today’s world, attention is scarce and the funding environment is tough, so simply having a great story isn’t enough - it has to land. 

 

This website has been created for community organisations wanting to amplify their impact through storytelling. Here you’ll find  easy-to-use guides and practical action steps, along with stories from peer organisations which showcase how they have developed impactful stories.

 

We invite you to explore the resources and examples of impactful storytelling to kick start your own story today. 

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Tāfesilafa'i:

The ‘community of care’ improving the wellbeing of Sāmoan teachers

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Team Up
2 Clean Up

community clean‑up programme led by Earth Action

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What great storytelling looks like

Head behind the scenes and discover how these community organisations have developed outstanding stories across different platforms for targeted audiences.

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#PassTheMic 

Explore this podcast and media campaign that amplifies the stories of migrants and former refugees.

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Tāfesilafa’i

Learn about this series told through documentary, photography, writing, media engagement and social storytelling.

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NZSL deaf series 

Learn how Aotearoa’s first NZSL-led mental health education series was designed and created with the Deaf community.

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People of Avondale

Discover how this portrait series was developed to showcase community diversity and foster neighbourhood pride.

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Team Up 2 Clean Up 

Learn how this community clean‑up programme builds social connection, and makes neglected streets feel loved again.  

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The Front Door 

Explore how storytelling, lived experience, data, and systems analysis tell a compelling story of youth homelessness.

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Pan African Community Centre 

Explore how a values‑driven place of belonging was created to ensure  African communities feel seen and safe.

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Scraps Quest

Discover how physical theatre turned abstract environmental policy into an emotional, story-driven experience for tamariki. 

Resources and Tools

Here you’ll find a variety of resources created specifically for community organisations like yours. We encourage you to use them to shape your storytelling in meaningful and effective ways that land well with your chosen audiences.

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