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December 13, 2024 | News
Charity settles payment dispute with OT
A Northland charity, which serves as the last resort for tamariki when all other child services fail, has settled out of court a payment dispute with Oranga Tamariki.
April 22, 2026
December 6, 2024 | News
Christmas single supports food bank’s farewell
A new Christmas single aims to spread joy and support a kaupapa facing closure.
July 22, 2024 | News
Bed charity boosts kids’ health
Variety New Zealand is trying to raise half a million dollars to provide beds for families who can't afford them.
June 26, 2024 | News
Letele sounds trumpet on Good in the Hood
South Auckland social activist Dave Letele says he doesn't want cash-strapped Māori community groups to miss out on a $1-million dollar funding pool.
April 4, 2024 | News
Hangi pit ready for putea raising
It's full steam ahead for a new fundraising facility on Mangere Mountain.
March 20, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Dave Letele | Community leader
The charity run by community leader Dave Letele has received a lifeline after being forced to cut its support for 500 families due to a lack of government funding.
April 13, 2023 | News
Mental health challenge uncovers epic stories
All Black legend Ian Jones says he's encouraged by the support he's seeing for the Due Drop Hope Challenge for youth mental health.
February 28, 2023 | News
Fundraising to build back better after Gabrielle
The Government has appointed Te Runanga o Ngāti Porou chair Selwyn Parata to a charity which will help fund Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts.
October 3, 2022 | News
Superannuitants give helping hand
A charity aimed at helping older New Zealanders give younger people a helping hand has passed the milestone of $1 million in donations.
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