WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The New Zealand government is considering significant changes to its charity tax laws, a move that could impact a wide range of organizations, from small community sports clubs to large, commercially active entities operating under charitable status. Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed on Tuesday that the government is consulting on proposed … Read more
New Zealand’s first tyre recycling scheme exceeds expectations
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Aotearoa New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme, Tyrewise, has far surpassed its targets for tyres collected and processed in its first few months of operation. Tyrewise recently published a report covering September – December 2024, which reveals some 21,100 tonnes of tyres collected, over 7,700 tonnes used in tyre-derived fuel and products, and over … Read more
Food rescue: A dollar stretched sevenfold
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As Government Funding Hangs in the Balance, Report Reveals Food Rescue Delivers Meals for Pennies New Zealand’s food rescue organizations are facing an uncertain future, with crucial government funding set to expire in June, but a closer look at their operations reveals an extraordinary level of financial efficiency that advocates say is unmatched in the … Read more
Le Va unites Pacific leaders to find solutions to global issues
Le Va, Aotearoa New Zealand’s Pacific primary prevention NGO, is hosting the Global Pacific Solutions: GPS 2025 conference on 10-11 April 2025 in Manukau to engage international leaders and local communities in conversations about issues such as climate change, suicide, mental health and addiction. Traditionally taboo topics like child sexual abuse and child trafficking will … Read more
Disability survey data highlights inequities that could last generations
New Government figures released today show further evidence of widespread disadvantage for people with intellectual disability. IHC New Zealand Director of Advocacy Tania Thomas says data from Stats NZ’s Household Disability Survey, collected following the 2023 Census, paints a concerning picture of the everyday challenges faced by disabled people. “This data underscores the systemic disadvantage … Read more
Rare Disorders Month: urgent action needed on Rare Disorders Strategy
Rare Disorders NZ (RDNZ) is calling on the Government to take urgent action this March to implement the stalled national Rare Disorders Strategy. Today marks International Rare Disease Day and to kickstart Rare Disorders Month, 43 buildings across the motu will light up for rare tonight or throughout March. The Cost of Strategy Inaction Following … Read more