Volunteering rates in New Zealand saw an increase in 2023, with over half the population giving their time, but the nature of that volunteering has shifted away from formal organisations towards more direct, person-to-person help, according to recently released statistics. Data from Stats NZ’s 2023 General Social Survey, highlighted by Volunteering New Zealand, shows that ...
Sir Ashley Bloomfield, the former Director-General of Health who led New Zealand’s public health response during the COVID-19 pandemic, has accepted a new role as an ambassador for Barnardos Aotearoa, the national children’s charity announced today. A respected figure in public health with a stated commitment to equity and child wellbeing, Sir Ashley brings considerable ...
An advocate for child protection is warning of significant gaps in safeguards for children involved with charities, particularly those not receiving government funding. Willow Duffy, founder of the organisation Safeguarding Children, expressed concern about a lack of mandatory standards, training, and robust vetting processes for staff and volunteers across the charitable sector following an inquiry ...
