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Who is K-OPER-8?
K-OPER-8 is an action group established in Kawerau because of a need for agencies to work more closely together. The purpose of building closer relationships is to make services and information more accessible to people in Kawerau who are in need of help.
K-OPER-8 has taken a proactive leadership role by initiating projects that will have wider, positive impacts on the whole community.
The group is lead by Mayor Malcolm Campbell, with representation from the key government agencies that provide services in Kawerau. There are also community representatives involved, who help work towards a safe and healthy Kawerau community.
A list of K-OPER-8 members 
How K-OPER-8 helps our community
The work done by K-OPER-8 is focussed on “what is good for Kawerau”, and acknowledges that local leadership is needed for local solutions.
K-OPER-8 goals are “do-able”: small and achievable. For example, agencies working together with individuals and their families one by one, can contribute to outcomes at a community level.
K-OPER-8 goals are also realistic, and a regular check is done to make sure that K-OPER-8 is the right place for this work to be.
Potential work is identified through feedback from social service community workers, organisations, groups and individuals who deal with the real issues faced in the community. All work undertaken is agreed by K-OPER-8 members and contributes to the overall goal of working towards A Safe and Healthy Community.
The work doesn’t have to be a new project or task. Sometimes the group will support existing work being done in the community. Sometimes better co-ordination is all that is needed for a community or government initiative to get great results.
Examples of the work done so far:
o A community liaison/ambassador to improve safety and security in the CBD
o Support of the Whanau Extravaganza Day
o Support of one-stop health information service at Heartlands
o Help with the Community Food Bank drive
o Support with the establishment of the Kawerau Youth Council
o Recognition of individual and group contribution to the community through Mayoral Awards
How does K-OPER-8 work?
The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month, in Council Chambers. Meetings are chaired by Mayor Campbell, and facilitated by Carol Buckley.
The main focus of these meetings is to update the Action Plan. This is to make sure that progress is made every month, and that K-OPER-8 members are accountable to each other for what they have committed to do.
When goals are achieved they become “WINS”, and are recorded in a separate file. This is a good way of tracking what has actually been done, especially when it feels like progress is too slow!
Action Plan 13 October 2009
Action Plan Achieved Tasks
Your feedback is important
K-OPER-8 works for the benefit of the community, and is accountable to the people of Kawerau for the work they do. You can contribute to this work by sharing your ideas.
o What would you like us to work on, on behalf of the Community?
o What Community projects would you like us to consider?
o What are the best ways to tell you about the work being done?
o Every month this group recognises community participation and contribution. Would you like to nominate an individual or group?
Nomination Form
Contact the K-OPER-8 team: Email address here (KOper8@kaweraudc.govt.nz)
Remember to include your contact details.
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