Two community initiatives in Whangarei are leading the way this Christmas preparing to redistribute beds to those who need them the most. Now in its third week, Beds For Christmas managers say there isn't really much better than a new bed for those in need at this time of the year.
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Prisoners bring Xmas joy to whānau devastated by house fire
Grandmother Ngarangi Sadler and her six grandchildren, whose Auckland home burnt down over a month ago, have received a remarkable gesture from a local community initiative - a container of gifts donated by inmates at Pāremoremo Prison.
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KidsCan urges Kiwis to continue support despite slight drop in child poverty rate
The new 2017 Child Poverty Monitor reveals a one to two percent drop across the measures of child poverty in Aotearoa. Responding to the report, KidsCan has expressed hope that Kiwis won't forget about child poverty as a significant issue in our country.
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Communities pull together to feed families in need
Operating in six regions across Aotearoa, the Christmas Box project aims to alleviate some of the pressure felt by families during the holiday season.
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Pillars provide wrap-around social service for 30 Auckland kids
Following a successful charity auction in Auckland’s city centre last night, thirty children who have a parent in prison will receive support from a mentor that will provide wrap-around social service.
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New shoes for 5000 tamariki in need
Over 5000 additional kiwi kids in hardship will receive new shoes and socks, thanks to KidsCan.
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Charity sees Taranaki man taking on Iron Man
A Taranaki man is set to take on a big challenge, after conquering his battle with obesity. Dinnie Moeahu is raising money for the Little Fighters Trust by competing in an Iron Man competition next year.
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Kiwi Harvest delivers free food to charities in need
Terry Masters says it's both sad and rewarding being a driver for Kiwi Harvest. Masters helps collect food before it goes to waste from places like Countdown and then delivers it to charities in need.
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Hot meals and warm clothes for the homeless
Winter has arrived bringing with it the cold and to help the homeless rug-up for the coming months Habitat for Humanity hosted its Street Store in Henderson today where clothing, food and grooming was available to the needy free of charge.
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Tauranga bikies to host charity ride for Edgecumbe
A group of Bay of Plenty bikies will take to the road this weekend to rally funds for the SOS Edgecumbe charity ride. Tauranga Weekend Riders expect more than 200 others to cruise by their side and they’re extending the invite so more riders can take part in the cause.
