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 ...
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 ...
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand — Local charity, Re-Source is hosting its first-ever Charity Golf Tournament and Auction, aiming to raise funds for their work in the Hawke’s Bay community. The event will take place on Friday, April 11th, at the Hawke’s Bay Golf Club. Re-Source is Hawke’s Bay’s Resource Recovery Hub, promoting sustainability and resilience by ...
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 ...