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Pop up street store for the homeless in South Africa makes people cry with happiness

This video’s been doing the rounds on Facebook and it touched me profoundly. Homeless people in south Africa were gifted their own street shop, starting with a new kind of poster design … As a …

Founder of Stroke Survivors Fishing Club recognised for making a difference

An Auckland-based charity that helps stroke survivors partake in one of New Zealand’s most popular leisure activities has received a generous donation that will help the organisation continue its good work.
After scouring the country to find more …

Kiwis swap cans of food for favorite movies across country

Media Release
 
The 20th Annual Wattie’s Cans Film Festival Line-up Announced
 
 
Event:                  Wattie’s Cans Film Festival
When:                  Wednesday 13 November
Where:                Reading Cinemas, Hoyts Cinemas, EVENT Cinemas and independent cinemas across New Zealand
 
The Wattie’s Cans Film Festival is back …

Cans of food collected for Kiwis at Film Festival

Celebrating 20 years of helping Kiwis in need
Event: Wattie’s Cans Film Festival
When: Wednesday 13 November 2013
Where: Hoyts Cinemas, EVENT Cinemas, Reading Cinemas and independent cinemas across New Zealand
20 years in, and the Wattie’s Cans Film …

Cutting edge comedy, laughter and kiwi comedians combine for Amnesty International’s Secret Policeman’s Ball NZ

Amnesty International Media Release
For immediate release
20 April 2012

Cutting edge comedy, laughter and kiwi comedians combine for Amnesty International’s Secret Policeman’s Ball NZ

THE FREEDOM TO LAUGH

“The freedom to laugh to me means that you are allowed …

For the love of my brother – David Visser rides from Bluff to Cape Reinga to raise funds for his big bro

For the love of my Brother, Wilf
My name is David Visser, and I’m from Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand. My elder brother Wilf is living with a rare and fatal motor neurone disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis …

ZM Radio Host Prepares for Alcohol-free Month

ZM radio host prepares for alcohol-free month
When ZM breakfast host Polly Gillespie raises a glass to celebrate her birthday next February, it’ll be filled with juice.
She’s taking part in FebFast, which challenges New Zealanders to …

Kiwis Live on $2.25 a Day to Fight Poverty

Kiwis live on $2.25 a day to fight poverty
For five days this August, thousands of Kiwis will be living below the international poverty line of $2.25 a day to cover their food budget. This difficult …

Take the Plunge for Charity this Winter

Hutt City Council
The annual Polar Plunge is back with hundreds expected to turn out for a mid-winter swim on Petone Foreshore, Saturday 16 July.
It is a chance to celebrate the cooler months with a chilly …

Unique Art Auction to Raise Money for Mental Health Foundation

For the third year in a row artists from the New Zealand Art Guild are joining forces to raise money and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation through a unique charity art project and auction.
On …

World Blood Donor Day 2010 – New Blood for Life

Monday 14 June 2010
The New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) will be celebrating World Blood Donor Day 2010 on Monday 14 June, under the theme New Blood for Life.
This annual international event is an opportunity to …

Lost Property, Found Confidence

Hands up. Who has left an umbrella or ipod on a bus, or some important business documents due to be given to a client the next morning on a train (er … that last one …

Wellington I Love The Islands Samoa Relief Concert

Friday, 23 October 2009, 11:56 am
Press Release: I Love The Islands
I Love The Islands Samoa Tsunami Relief Concert
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Monday 26 October 2009
Tickets $20
Online Sales: www.ticketek.co.nz
Outlet Sales: Michael Fowler Centre Only
Hosted by Oscar Kightley, …

Naked Samoans Reunite For One Show Only

Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 10:22 am
Press Release: Naked Samoans
Naked Samoans Reunite For One Show Only
Critically acclaimed theatre troupe, The Naked Samoans are coming out of retirement for a special one-off performance of their ‘Go Home’ …