Beyond Engagement: Why Census recognition matters, lessons from Toi Moana’s award-winning Māori engagement, plus practical ways to mark NAIDOC Week.

In this edition of Beyond Engagement, explore new tools, fresh insights and sector updates to support your engagement practice — from our refreshed Resource Library, and the 2026 Census initiative to NAIDOC Week, data centres and community trust, and more.

MAKE YOUR PROFESSION COUNT

The 2026 Census is coming up in August, presenting an opportunity to strengthen recognition of engagement as a distinct professional discipline. See how consistent occupation titles can help build visibility for the profession.

4 LESSONS FROM TOI MOANA'S AWARD-WINNING ENGAGEMENT

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council's work consulting with Māori on Te Mahere Tūroa offers practical lessons on early guidance, reducing barriers to participation and more.

5 WAYS TO MARK NAIDOC WEEK WITH PURPOSE

NAIDOC Week is a time to listen, learn, celebrate and reflect. Explore five thoughtful ways engagement professionals can take part and strengthen practice beyond the week itself.

NEW & IMPROVED RESOURCE LIBRARY NOW LIVE

Our new Resource Library is now live, with a cleaner design, easier search and improved filters. Explore templates, toolkits, webinars, podcasts and more — all in one easier-to-use place.

AI DATA CENTRES: THE NEXT COMMUNITY TRUST TEST

Data centres are fast becoming more than a technology story. Explore why rising energy demand, local infrastructure impacts and questions of fairness matter for engagement professionals.

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