Giving stories in the media
Right now someone, somewhere is telling a story about giving. People often say that the media only focus on the negative stuff, but there is quite a lot of coverage of good news stories on giving and generosity if watch out for it.
We've included a selection here, and are always keen to see more!
- Would you ditch your career for voluntary work?, Sunday Star Times - 17 July 2011
- Feeding needy new families, Kapi-Mana News - 12 July 2011
- Volunteer, and make a new friend, Capital Times - 29 June 2011
- Volunteer Power - 27 TVNZ 7 episodes now online
- Volunteer Awareness Week: VNZ roundup, 19-26 June 2011
- Volunteer Awareness Week Kapi-Mana supplement, 22 June 2011
- BREAKFAST: Definition of a charity, 23 May 2011
- - TV interview with Tina Reid of NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations
- Growing little charity champions, 31 May 2011
Telethon brings Kiwis together, 23 May 2011
Buckingham Palace auctions Beatrice's wedding hat, 13 May 2011
Anonymous donor helps house fire victim, 12 May 2011
Gaga's Guccis in Christchurch Telethon, 11 May 2011
Generosity an integral part of Maori practice - Minister Tariana Turia
Gift will see stolen Anzac flag fly again, 4 May 2011
Giant 'blue' will boost quake fund, 15 April 2011
OECD study reveals kind, helpful, tolerant NZ, 14 April 2011
Action for Happiness:
A website with a difference. "Action for Happiness is a movement for positive social change. We're bringing together people from all walks of life who want to play a part in creating a happier society for everyone."
Air force flies to ballet's aid, 8 April 2011.
The Arts find an unlikely sponsor as the NZ Air Force wears the cost of tutu transportation.
How do New Zealanders give? Third Quarterly generosity indicators report
The foundation of support for most community organisations in New Zealand comes from people giving and volunteering. For the second time in New Zealand, this short report investigates this essential source of support on a quarterly basis. Published on 6 March 2011, this report analyses data collected during the September and December 2010 quarters.
Act of Giving a Powerful Force for Good, 5 April 2011
A Beehive Chat from Minister Tariana Turia.
Boxing for quake victims, 8 April 2011
Albany City Councillor takes a swing at fundraising.
Hum of chainsaws for charity, 7 April 2011
Artist takes a hack at supporting those in need.
Student's bid to lift NCEA Results, 28 March 2011
Broken porcelain treasures to become jewellery, 28 March 2011
New arrival wins praise in Christchurch earthquake aftermath
25 March 2011
It's official: Kiwis know how to give!
Disasters spur Kiwi Generosity, 19 March 2011
When it's all for a good cause, 15 Jan 2011
Volunteer coaching the homeless, 16 Sept 2010
Auckland business leaders sleeping rough, 21 Dec 2010
The Age of Generosity - MiNDFOOD, Dec 2010
When Life Gives Lemons - The Wellingtonian, 11 Nov 2010
Generosity Rewarded - Bay of Plenty Times, 10 Nov 2010
Giving And - NZ Education Review, 1 Nov 2010
Giving Back - Philanthropy, date needed
Give and You Will Receive - Daily Post, 19 Oct 2010
Kiwis Generous - Opotiki News, 7 Oct 2010
Wealthy Kiwis Invited to Donate Big and Feel Good - Sunday Star Times, 8 Aug 2010
Recession Brings Spike In Volunteer Work - TV3
Potential Volunteer Crisis - TVNZ's Breakfast Show
Did you know?
New Zealand corporates are more generous than Australians!
According to LBG's Annual Benchmarking Report 2010, New Zealanders are beating Australia in the generosity stakes