Kia ora koutou
(1) We will meet on Zoom as usual this Wednesday at 10am: . https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Those of us who attend regularly know that some people who do not want to meet on Zoom, or can't meet at this time. No worries - we will keep you on the mailing list so you can see what we are up to - no need to apologise. But if you are on this mailing list and do not want to be, please let us know and we will remove you.
Niki and Elaine reckon that the topics this week are likely to be
- election issues and discussion .. and
- N4W developments and where to next .. and as usual
- any other threads that arise.
(2) An update around N4W: Interest in N4W continues to grow. The idea of N4W Plus being a working group that looks after the development of N4W seems to make sense - it means that 7+ can just get on with looking after itself and take a supportive interest in what is helping elsewhere.
Most people who are on Zoom seem to have an interest in N4W+ .. so the following notes might be relevant to Wednesday's session.
This is the end of the email unless you are interested in more detail.
Ngā mihi
Elaine
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Several people are interested in N4W who do not attend Zoom - no worries - we will continue to sort out ways of chatting and growing that suit us all.
2.1 About N4W .. The overall idea is that
- N4W is a purpose that is shared - it is about working together to help each other, as individuals, in networks, and in the community.
- So far we have fostered a few networks, each of which has Plus as part of its name - Seven Plus, Te Reo Plus, and now N4W Plus.
- We are in the process of becoming Allied to some existing organisations: 3AF (through Flourishing), WEA (where we hosted on 1 October), Topical Interests Group (three of whom came along on 1 October).
2.2 Some writing ... A request came in yesterday afternoon .. I (Elaine) replied .. see below - . . ..
08/10/23:
Hi.
Would appreciate if you could provide more information on networking for well-being. Thanks.
Kind regards,
Josephine
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Hi, Josephine
Thanks for your query.
Networking for Wellbeing (N4W)
is like a big idea. It is not an organisation. The idea is that by
working together and networking with all sorts of people and
organisations, we can help to address some of the big issues of our
times.
N4W has varied networks that focus on different interests - these include
- Seven Plus
which began as a network for people who were dealing with the
transition out of paid work into what lots of people do not want to call
"retirement". It has evolved into a network of people who commonly
meet on a Wednesday morning for either "MeetUps" (various activities in
different locations, exploring our city, or meeting over a cuppa) or
"Zoom" (where some of us discuss whatever topics or threads of interest
we want to talk about).
- Te Reo Plus which attracts people who are shy of speaking Māori but would like to show their respect for Te Ao Māori (the Māori world) by improving their pronunciation in a safe space, and by chatting together about getting a better understanding of issues related to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi. And we tend to go places together occasionally, like visiting Ripapa island at Matariki.
- N4W Plus is a bunch of people who see the
value of forming networks that focus on bringing people together - not
just for the sake of doing things together, but in the interests of
helping Kiwis continue to strengthen collective well-being. N4W+ is
interested in seeing how we can encourage people to get hooked into the
things that interest them in ways that suit them. We recall the way
people worked together after the quakes and how neighbours, friends and
families came together to support each other.
I could
write heaps more, but I am happy that your question forced me to
summarise some of the ideas that are evolving as we work together under
the banner of N4W. Please ping me a quick reply about the above - does
it make sense? What more would you like to know? If you wanted to be
part of a network, what would its focus be? Would you like to meet with
some of us for a chat?
Please give me a ring if you would like to chat.
Ngā mihi
Elaine
(021993259)
2.3 Zoom technicalities Not for today ... but
Is anyone using:
Meeting ID: 259 137 7907
Passcode: 7+N4W
Passcode: 7+N4W
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The full invitation looks like this ..
Seven Plus is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 7+ Zoom - Ongoing Conversations
Time: Oct 11, 2023 10:00 AM Auckland, Wellington
Every 2 weeks on Wed, until Dec 20, 2023, 6 occurrence(s)
Oct 11, 2023 10:00 AM
Oct 25, 2023 10:00 AM
Nov 8, 2023 10:00 AM
Nov 22, 2023 10:00 AM
Dec 6, 2023 10:00 AM
Dec 20, 2023 10:00 AM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Weekly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMtduGprz4uHtLrTN1uUgav-mdCzbMGAFxo/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvrjoiG9WQtB2BRpwEAoj4WevzmCVbgrdxjivLUjVmZQLge-9GEah9Pf_x
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87018115446?pwd=UXBmYjlIbVp2M3F6bnlZakY0OTBSZz09
Meeting ID: 870 1811 5446
Passcode: 7+N4W
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