Charity Press Releases
Embrace the Cause with Venus
To ensure that all Kiwi women are breast cancer aware, Gillette Venus have partnered with The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF) to launch a product with heart – the popular Embrace razor will now also be available in pink to help Kiwi women get closer to the cause
Fundraising Dinners for Young Maddie’s Dialysis Treatment
A West Melton six-year-old and her family are preparing to uproot their lives and move to Auckland or commute between Auckland and Christchurch so she can receive the ongoing dialysis treatment she needs to survive. To help the Collins family, fundraising dinners will take place at ja-basco Bar and Café over the next four weeks.
Flood Aid for Pakistan
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand is giving more aid to Pakistan for flood relief efforts.
Wellington Police Support Womens Refuge Appeal Week
Wellington Police have supported the Womens Refuge Appeal Week by donating hundreds of cans, dried food, and toys to the Wellington Women’s Refuge and Te Whare Rokiroki Maori Women’s Refuge.
Kiwi Celebs Help to Change Fortunes of Abandoned Kiwi Canines
Two of New Zealand’s favourite TV celebs are on board to help give abandoned dogs a second chance, thanks to The Pedigree Adoption Drive Charitable Trust.
Kiwi Charities to Benefit from Online Shopping
A new online bargain site with a conscience has launched giving customers the chance to help local charities simply by shopping at its 24 hour online store.
Give a Dog a Home this Winter with Pedigree
Each year as many as 11,000* dogs are abandoned in New Zealand – unloved, unwanted and unable to comprehend what they did to deserve such desolation. Luckily now you can do your bit – both for your pet and the abandoned pooches of New Zealand! Purchase any PEDIGREE® product between June and August 2010 and PEDIGREE® will donate a portion of each sale to The PEDIGREE® Adoption Drive Charitable Trust.
Protecting Young People on the Internet
Hector’s World website has been launched as a resource to protect young people on the internet.
Dame Susan Devoy Fights Pneumonia in Developing Countries
One of New Zealand’s sporting icons, Dame Susan Devoy, will team up with Vicks this winter in an initiative to help combat pneumonia – the biggest killer of children under five in developing countries.
Launch of Air New Zealand’s “Kids at Christmas” Charity Auction
Air NZ’s “Kids at Christmas” charity auction kicked off on the 4th of December, aiming to raise money for children’s charities.
