We are a national Community Development Consultancy based in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Since 2015

Connecting People has 25+ years experience and delivers a range of community-focused services throughout Aotearoa.

We believe that connected, inclusive and thriving communities are the foundation of our society.
Research shows they make us happier, healthier, make us more resilient and help us to feel safer.

Connecting People works with many communities and organisations throughout Aotearoa,
specialising in Collective Impact, Community Engagement, Community Development & planning.

‘Let’s focus on building community. The magic will happen when we bring together the strengths and abilities of each and every one of us.’

Sandra James

Vision

Connecting people and communities to build a better future

Purpose

Encouraging people to create a positive impact together

Mission

Inspiring people to take action to create the communities they want

Core Values

• Passion for community
• Everyone has something to contribute
• Genuine collaboration
• Equity for all
• Small steps lead to great things

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Testimonials

Simon Markham

Sandra is a highly skilled and experienced advisor and facilitator of developing communities and undertaking social recovery from disaster. She is passionately committed to the innate strength in community and seeks to bring the best out in people and community engagement situations with this always in mind. It’s been my pleasure to work with her in a variety of contexts for close to 15 years

Simon Markham | Manager, Strategy & Engagement
Waimakariri District Council

Contact Us

When empowered with the right tools, even the smallest communities are capable of great things.
Get in touch with us today and lets get the ball rolling.

Queenstown, New Zealand.