Aid charities and budgets are facing challenges today, in New Zealand and globally. But with those challenges comes opportunities. ChildFund New Zealand and local Kiwi telecommunications company Zeronet, are excited to announce a new partnership. For every Zeronet broadband subscription they will donate $80 to ChildFund, and $50 for each mobile subscription, if completed via ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ruapehu District Council (RDC) is celebrating five successful years of working in partnership with Ethical Waste managing the Waimarino Resource Recovery Centre, marking a major milestone in waste minimisation for the Ruapehu District. Since securing the contract in 2020, Ethical Waste has worked to transform the former transfer station into a thriving resource recovery hub, ...
From furniture and whiteware to roller skates, enough items to cover a rugby pitch have been saved from landfill in the latest step in rethinking the way we see waste. The 2,000m³ treasure trove of items have been donated to stock the new ReUse shop at the Pines Resource Recovery Park near Rolleston, which opens ...
New Zealand’s relationship with its companion animals remains as strong as ever, according to the latest findings from Companion Animals New Zealand (CANZ). The ‘2024 NZ Pet Data Report’ reveals that nearly two-thirds (63%) of New Zealand households share their home with a pet, a figure that highlights the deep bond New Zealanders continue to ...
