As the National Rodeo Finals kick off here on Saturday, a growing chorus of animal rights advocates is demanding an end to the sport, citing a mounting death toll and what they describe as inherent cruelty. Five animals have died during this rodeo season, intensifying calls for the government to ban the events. Protesters, coordinated … Read more
Older New Zealanders cutting back on food, risking health
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s the cost-of-living crisis continues to tighten its grip on household budgets, older New Zealanders are increasingly cutting back on food, putting their health at serious risk. Research and advocacy groups point to a growing trend of malnutrition among the elderly, as they struggle to balance essential expenses with the rising cost of groceries. A … Read more
Pokies: An anti-gambling group’s fight for sinking-lid policies
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Amidst the backdrop of community funding debates, a quiet battle has been unfolding in New Zealand’s courtrooms. An anti-gambling lobby group, Feed Families Not Pokies Aotearoa, has been doggedly pursuing legal avenues to reduce the prevalence of pokie machines around the country, aiming to shrink their presence. The group has celebrated a significant victory in … Read more
Kiwis rally to bridge heart health gap: Campaign aims to put life-saving devices in underserved communities
Thousands of New Zealanders may be unknowingly living with a life-threatening heart condition, prompting a new nationwide campaign to improve early detection, particularly in vulnerable communities. The Kia Manawanui Trust, also operating as “The Heart of Aotearoa,” has launched an initiative to equip GP practices and community nurses with portable ECG devices, aiming to combat … Read more
Wealth shift: NZ’s giving lag
A substantial intergenerational wealth transfer, projected to reach NZ$1.6 trillion by 2050, is anticipated in New Zealand. A new report from financial advisory firm JB Were highlights a significant disparity between the nation’s considerable private wealth and its comparatively low rate of charitable giving, particularly through bequests. The report details a country on the verge … Read more
Kiwi aid agencies urge Government to increase climate finance & foreign aid spending
Aotearoa’s international development sector has issued an open letter to three ministries imploring them to increase spending on climate finance and foreign aid in the upcoming budget. The letter, from the Council for International Development (CID), the peak body for New Zealand NGOs and charities in the international development and humanitarian space is addressed to Foreign … Read more