The government has announced a $150 million fund designed to make borrowing easier and cheaper for community housing providers (CHPs) aiming to build more social housing across Aotearoa. Housing Minister Chris Bishop stated the initiative aims to “level the playing field” between the state provider, Kāinga Ora, and the community sector. Paul Gilbert, Chief Executive ...
The rugged terrain of the Motatapu Valley, typically a stage for gruelling athletic feats, recently played host to a different kind of triumph: a substantial charitable contribution. Organisers of the annual Motatapu off-road event have announced that the 2025 edition successfully raised $13,396 for the Queenstown Trails Trust, along with $1,000 each for the Southern ...
Reductions in donor funding are poised to severely undermine decades of progress in child and maternal health, potentially disrupting nutrition support for at least 14 million children and increasing their risk of severe malnutrition and death, according to initial analyses released by UNICEF. The warning comes as world leaders convene in Paris for the Nutrition ...
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Nurturing Families, a prominent Auckland charity providing essential goods and support to vulnerable families, has issued an urgent appeal for community funding after experiencing an unexpected $100,000 shortfall that threatens its operations. The registered not-for-profit organisation, which collaborates closely with front-line social services, distributes over $1 million worth of goods annually, ...
A vital community resource that has diverted over 124,000 kilograms of surplus food from landfills and provided over 275,000 meals to those in need is facing imminent closure. The Whanganui Kai Hub, a food rescue organisation operating since 2022, has issued an urgent appeal for financial support, warning that without a significant influx of donations, ...
Community groups in Hawke’s Bay working to protect and restore local biodiversity are set to benefit from a significant funding boost. Applications open on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, for the Biodiversity Hawke’s Bay Environmental Enhancement Contestable Fund, offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000. This year’s fund, totaling $110,000, is supported by a new partnership ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...