Dream South D has created a community plan of projects based on feedback we’ve gathered from the South D community. As well as the projects set out in the plan, we may be able to pick up other projects proposed by community members where they are supported by the community’s feedback.

Our aim is to strengthen the kaupapa (values, principles and plans) of projects in the community and increase the benefits of mahi tahi (working together). Dream South D can bring support of various kinds to the table: experience, knowledge and/or funding.

Because we work in a community-led development way, we may not be able to collaborate on every project that’s proposed to us. However, even if we turn a project down, we will provide any useful information we can and help identify other sources of support.

Dream South D will consider collaborating on community projects that:

• align with one of the three themes in the community plan: Get Together, Looking Good, and Getting Around

• involve and benefit those who live, work, learn and play in South Dunedin

• build on South D’s strengths and uplift the mana of South D people

• if it’s an ongoing project, have a plan for longevity beyond Dream South D’s support.

To find our more abour our project process, check this diagram.

Community-Led Development Principles provide guidance on the kinds of projects we can support. The principles emphasise the benefits gained from the process of working together as much as the tangible product or result of a project. Drawing from the text of the principles, projects will do one or more of the following:

• grow a shared sense of optimism and collective ownership of the future

• support the aspirations of local whānau, hapū and iwi

• build relationships between neighbours

• proactively involve people who are frequently ignored

• value different cultural approaches to leadership

• support local people who are doing things and connect them to others to grow their effectiveness

• invest in developing skills and capacity of local leaders

• celebrate local leaders and community achievements.

In addition, all partners in a collaboration should also feel confident that they can work well together, have a shared understanding of roles, responsibilities and risks, and commit to transparent financial processes.

Out-of-scope projects include significant capital works, projects that are typically part of the work programme of local government, and funding salaries for staff.

We look forward to hearing about your ideas for and work in South D. Our contact details are below. Kia ora rawa atu!