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Charity Matters works with organisations in the community helping to make a difference.

 

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News 21 Oct 2014
Sixteen Kids Winging their way to the States

With less than a week to go before this years Koru Care New Zealand trip to the States, the trust is still in need of support.

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News 30 Sep 2014
Perry Newburn running for Koru Care NZ

Kiwi, Perry Newburn is running from New York City to Los Angeles in a bid to set a new Master’s record and, helping kiwi kids at the same time.

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News 17 Jul 2014
What's the By-Law

The Auckland Council By-Law about "peddling" "begging" appears to be not understood.

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News 7 Mar 2014
A Race Night to Remember

AUCKLAND — On Friday 14 March Koru Care New Zealand will be taking over Alexandra Park for the Koru Care Race Night.

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News 15 Oct 2013
Thirty Kids for Thirty Years

For 30 years, Koru Care New Zealand has been taking children from around the country away on a trip of a lifetime.

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News 10 Jun 2013
Fine Dinning for the Koru Care Children's Trip of a Lifetime

HAWKE'S BAY — Hawkes Bay restaurant, Elephant Hill are hosting a dinner to help raise funds for the annual Koru Care New Zealand trip of a lifetime for children coping with ongoing medical conditions, terminal illness or other challenges in their lives.

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News 23 Apr 2013
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Ovarian Cancer

New Zealand will be represented on the Mount Kilimanjaro Climb for Ovarian Cancer.

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News 22 Apr 2013
Failure is an option, non-profit social media expert to tell community organisations in Auckland

AUCKLAND — Delegates at workshops being led by visiting non-profit social media expert Beth Kanter will be told it’s okay to fail.

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News 18 Apr 2013
A Race to the Finish Line

Now in its 30th year Koru Care NZ are busy raising funds to send 50 special kids off on a trip of a lifetime.

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News 14 Feb 2013
The Front launches to deal with addiction

The Front, soon to be registered as a Charity, has been launched to help deal with addiction in the hospitality sector.

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News 21 Jan 2013
Unprecedented Foodbank Demand in Ranui

AUCKLAND — Families experiencing hardship continue to place pressure on the Ranui Baptist Foodbank’s resources.

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News 23 Dec 2012
47% increase in demand for food parcels during 4th Quarter 2012

AUCKLAND — Ranui Baptist Foodbank in West Auckland reports significantly more families requesting assistance as Christmas approaches.

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News 25 Oct 2012
Breast Cancer Cure Research Trust - High Tea by the Sea

BAY OF PLENTY — Saturday 27 October will see Pacific Shores Estate in Papamoa come alive with a “High Tea by the Sea” in aid of the Breast Cancer Cure Research Trust.

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News 18 Sep 2012
Tauranga's Urban Dance Hysteria qualify for International World Fitness and Hip Hop Competition

Training hundreds of hours, attending competitions all over the North Island – our youth do just that, and sacrifice lots of free time to practice and give 200% on stage for their audience, their families, their coach, their team and themselves.

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News 7 Sep 2012
Tauranga Maori Business Association and Tauranga Chamber of Commerce to sign Memorandum of Understanding

AUCKLAND, Thursday 6th September 2012: The Tauranga Maori Business Association (TMBA) and the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce are to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which promotes greater co-operation and a sharing of ideas and resources.

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News 21 Jun 2012
Twenty million dollars to NZ Charities

From small beginnings, one charity and one event, New Zealand owned and operated FundraiseOnline has grown to be the leading service provider of web based donations processing for the not-for-profit sector in New Zealand.

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News 22 May 2012
Southern Stars Grants Wish

AUCKLAND — Southern Stars Charitable Trust under its programme “Grant-a-Wish” has granted a wish to a young Auckland girl.

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News 19 Mar 2012
A Night at the Races in aid of Koru Care New Zealand

AUCKLAND — On Friday 20th April Koru Care New Zealand will be taking over Alexandra Park for the Koru Care Race Night.

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Fundraiser 17 Jan 2012
Most to Most - 30 kilometres in 30 days

Cheryle Robins of Christchurch is aiming to get to New Orleans for The C4YW Annual Conference for Young Women affected by Breast Cancer, and to get there she's putting her endurance to the test.

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News 18 Nov 2011
Christmas Gifting

Make a Meaningful gift this Christmas.

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News 14 Nov 2011
Soapbox Derby to Support Community

AUCKLAND — Once again the Rotary Club of Waitakere will be staging its 9th annual Soapbox Derby on Sunday 18th March 2012 in Massey.

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News 5 Oct 2011
Jansens raising the volume for business in Christchurch

Jansen Professional Audio & Lighting who’s Christchurch store has been closed since the devastating February 22 earthquake has come up with a unique way to help businesses in need of repairing or replacing their sound and lighting equipment.

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News 16 Aug 2011
Glenn Family Foundation & P3 Foundation Live Below the Line

In a fight against extreme poverty, P3 Foundation have exclusively partnered with the Glenn Family Foundation, founded by Owen Glenn, who will generously match dollar-for-dollar funds raised by P3 Foundation members participating in Live Below the Line campaign this August.

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News 8 Jun 2011
Thousands of Investors Look for Opportunities Everyday

With investors looking for opportunities daily, a new website just launched will help make the process easier.

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Kayaking 6 May 2011
A Fire Within - One Woman's quest to be World Champion

Rotorua resident Polly Green is on a mission to be the world champion in Freestyle Kayaking.

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News 28 Apr 2011
Koru Care NZ indebted to Southern Stars CHARITABLE TRUST

It’s that time of the year again when Southern Stars Charitable Trust steps up to support Koru Care NZ with it’s fundraising toward their annual trip to Disney Land.

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News 8 Apr 2011
Miomo Leadersip Event – Key Speaker Jason Kerrison

Saturday 16th April will see a variety of speakers attend the Miomo Leadership Event at Massey University, Albany.

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Earthquakes 23 Feb 2011
FundraiseOnline Helping New Zealand Red Cross with Christchurch Quake Appeal

New Zealand Red Cross has teamed up with FundraiseOnline to manage online donation capability to help raise funds for those affected by the Christchurch earthquake.

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Business 16 Feb 2011
Automotive Training Centre to offer Automotive Trades Programme

South Auckland Automotive Training Centre (ATC) has been established as a charitable trust.to fill the current gap between the largely theory-based training made available through the tertiary education system, and industry training for those employed in the automotive industry.

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Media 21 Jan 2011
Marketing byAssociation brings an outstanding range of speakers

The Marketing byAssociation conference to be held 22nd February at Auckland's Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre will wow attendees with a range of speakers, both local and international.

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Technology 14 Jan 2011
Everyone's using handheld devices – so why not bring real music to life with them

The AmpliTube iRig is a combination of an easy-to-use instrument interface adapter and guitar and bass tone mobile software.

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News 31 Dec 2010
Miomo - Empowering young people to create the life they really want

We hear often about young New Zealanders falling off the rails, and the fact is that 43% of New Zealanders between 18 and 24 years are already in debt, and we unfortunately hold the record for the highest consumption of Methamphetamine per head of population in the world.

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Internet 16 Dec 2010
Flight Centre Social Media Expansion Takes Off

Jobseekers are being asked to submit LinkedIn, Blog and Twitter details – rather than traditional resumes – as part of an innovative recruitment program launched by Flight Centre Limited (FLT).

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News 14 Dec 2010
International support for Non-Profit Sector

Auckland’s Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre will be abuzz in February 2011 with a topic-specific, one day only, conference being held specifically to help non-profit industry executives, trustees and office bearers.

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News 13 Dec 2010
Marketing byAssociation Conference will wow attendees

With over 25,000 registered charities and 35,000 registered incorporated societies, the non-profit sector is a major contributor to the New Zealand economy, contributing about 2.6 percent to New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP), and to the local community benefits from over 250 million volunteer hours each year.

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News 13 Dec 2010
Koru Care take to the water to celebrate Christmas

AUCKLAND — The weather on Friday was golden and the waters calm as more than 200 Koru Care children boarded Fullers Jet Raider for a cruise around Auckland harbour before heading to Eastern Beach for a picnic, karaoke and chance to ride on the Thundercats.

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Entertainment 7 Dec 2010
Celebrities for Starship

AUCKLAND — Auckland icon Giapo, the little Italian gelato shop on Queen St with the big heart is doing it again for the kids at Starship Children’s Hospital.

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News 1 Dec 2010
US and local communications experts coach Non-Profits and Community Groups

February 22nd,  will see NZ Association Resource Centre Trust bring together non-profit industry executives, trustees and office bearers come together for the inaugural Marketing byAssociation Conference.

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Business 1 Dec 2010
New Initiative to Strengthen Non-Profit Sector

Business Professional Services Limited is a social enterprise, helping non-profits with the business side of what they do.

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News 25 Nov 2010
Koru Care NZ set sail with their annual Christmas Cruise

AUCKLAND — Now into its fifth year, the annual Koru Care NZ Christmas Harbour Cruise will set sail on the 9th of December, with up to 250 excited children boarding a Fullers Ferry for to take them out on a harbour cruise, before a picnic and entertainment.

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News 28 Oct 2010
Set and Forget Marketing hanging about town

Auckland based Set and Forget Marketing.Com will be doing a first in Auckland on Monday, 1st November, when they and others will spend the day hanging about from a billboard in the CBD.

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Travel 27 Oct 2010
Manuka Lodge's Lifetime Experience

CENTRAL PLATEAU — Manuka Lodge, in the Ohakune Ruapehu region, which offers more than a first-rate alternative to hotel accommodation, with many of the trappings of a Luxury Lodge, has just launched its Tongariro Alpine Crossing summer package.

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Business 6 Oct 2010
Alpha Studio unveils new look

Auckland based Alpha Studio has unveiled its all new look website for their boutique web design and graphics company.

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Business 4 Oct 2010
Vital Link aims for a Fairer Trade

Vital Link are set to bring the Fair Trade market directly to Facebook, and in doing so Vital Link will be able to leverage the social attitudes of its users to help promote Fair Trade.

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Film 27 Aug 2010
Gisborne Filmmaker Makes Official Selection in California Film Festival

Gisborne Filmmaker, Polly Green's latest film Soft Power Health, a short documentary film about professional kayaker Dr.

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News 12 Aug 2010
Auckland Woman to Walk to Queenstown for RideforLife

Aucklander Rebekah Torckler is about to set out on an epic journey, walking from Auckland to Queenstown in an effort to raise funds for the work of RideForLife who provide activities for children from low decile schools in the Auckland region.

Rebekah Torckler

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News 3 Aug 2010
Between The Sheets – It's not porn

If you’ve arrived here on the hunt for hardcore porn, sorry but you’re going to be disappointed.

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News 10 Jun 2010
Helping to clean up the mess

The oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico has been described as the worst and largest environmental disaster in the history of humanity.

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News 29 May 2010
Auckland Photographer Helping Haiti Orphanage

Auckland photographer Al Ronberg is giving his time to help an orphanage in quake ravaged Haiti.

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Business 14 May 2010
BarterZone Introduces New Club 100 Membership

BarterZone introduces new memberships to help people gain the most from the world of barter.

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News 27 Apr 2010
HEROIC GARDEN FESTIVAL 2010 FINAL REPORT - $51,500 to Auckland Hospices

Heroic Gardeners have done it again.

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Fundraiser 9 Apr 2010
Sorbet for Charity

Once again two Auckland businessmen have teamed up to produce a unique product, this time in the name of charity.

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Kayaking 25 Mar 2010
One woman's dream to become a World Champion

Polly Green of Gisborne known for her kayaking and work in documentary film making is set to make a comeback to competitive kayaking.

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News 17 Mar 2010
Giapo Photography Competition

Auckland’s authentic gelato shop, Giapo is holding its very first Giapo Photography Contest! Not content with just making the best gelato available and engaging with his community through activities at his shop Gianpaolo Grazioli is inviting people to take part in his first photography contest.

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Real Estate 8 Mar 2010
All new FINDUSAFLAT.COM to help with flathunting

FINDUSAFLAT.COM is crowdsourced flathunting and something quite likely totally new to New Zealand.

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News 13 Feb 2010
Hobsonville Motorway Walk

The Rotary Clubs of West Auckland are partnering with NZ Transport Agency and HEB Construction by holding a mid-construction public walk of the Hobsonville Motorway.

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News 9 Feb 2010
Leaky Homes assistance from BarterZone

BarterZone NZ offering assistance to homeowners as the number of leaky-home victims continues to balloon.

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Kayaking 9 Feb 2010
Gisborne Filmmaker announces kayaking comeback and new film project

Former professional kayaker and award winning documentary filmmaker Polly Green announces her new film project documenting her return to white-water kayaking to pursue a world championship title that has eluded her in the past.

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News 1 Feb 2010
Wine Sorbet something new for the taste buds

It's not often that two businesses can work in sync to bring something new to tempt the taste buds of a discerning market, but two markets – wine and sorbet; is likely to be two markets never before blended like they will be from next week

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Aid 29 Jan 2010
Out of the Box for Haiti inspires others

When Nicola Gledhill of Wellington set about to raise funds for the victims of the Haiti earthquake, she probably had no idea that her 'out of the box' challenge would attract such wide interest.

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Gardening 27 Jan 2010
Enormously popular Heroic Gardens Festival back again

The enormously popular two-day Heroic Gardens Festival, showcasing the creativity and hard work of gay and lesbian gardeners, will be held over the weekend of March 6th -7th.

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Film 26 Jan 2010
Gisborne Filmmaker Wins Jury Award and selected for The New York International film Festival

Gisborne Filmmaker, Polly Green's latest film Soft Power Health, a short documentary film about professional kayaker Dr.

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News 22 Jan 2010
Koru Care NZ to Cruise Auckland's Waitemata Harbour

Koru Care Charitable Trust will be the beneficiary of a special harbour cruise aboard the iconic Waipa Delta on Saturday 13 March.

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News 22 Jan 2010
Haiti Cardboard Box Challenge

Nicola Gledhill of Wellington will wear nothing but a cardboard box as a challenge in her fundraising appeal for victims of the Haiti earthquake disaster.

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News 11 Jan 2010
Payroll Giving to Give Koru Care More Opportunities

Koru Care NZ, like many other New Zealand charities is pleased to finally see Payroll Giving introduced in New Zealand.

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News 31 Dec 2009
Ann Bain Gives Tirelessly to Koru Care

Ann Bain who has been the Chairperson of Koru Care Charitable Trust for 15 years has been named in the New Years Honours List and will receive her QSM for Services to Children at a formal function to be held at Government House later in the year.

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Business 16 Dec 2009
The Web Co Finalist in Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards

Auckland based The Web Co have been announced as finalist in the countries leading business support awards for 2010.

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News 10 Dec 2009
How to support good causes this Christmas

Claire Sawyers of DonateNZ says it’s easy for people to reach out this Christmas and help those less fortunate, thanks to the list of all charity appeals, volunteer requirements, good gifts and fundraisers released today by the DonateNZ website.

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Weddings 9 Dec 2009
Twitter Wedding

Pauline Stockhausen has been using social media for quite sometime, and a few months ago she and Waiwera came up with a novel way to encourage participation in her wedding.

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News 8 Dec 2009
Sounds of Santa's Sleigh Means it Christmas Cruise time for Koru Care NZ!

Once again excited Koru Care NZ children will be boarding a Fullers Ferry for their annual Christmas Harbour Cruise llater this week.

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Business 4 Dec 2009
Success in social media allows one small business a zero advertising budget

Auckland wine shop The Wine Vault has been participating in social media for the last year and have managed to grow its business by 20-25% directly through this medium.

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Business 2 Dec 2009
$100,000 BarterZone Trade Dollar Winner Announced

When BarterZone launched in October it did so with a huge giveaway for one lucky member in their $100,000 Trade Dollar Giveaway.

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News 29 Nov 2009
Koru Care NZ supported by community

Koru Care NZ has been listening closely to the news that Mike Pero offered to charter a plane to take family members and others to Antarctica as part of the 30th commemoration of the Erebus disaster.

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Building 26 Nov 2009
BarterZone to help Rescue Leaky Homes

Newly launched barter company BarterZone is set to help people affected by leaky homes.

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Film 25 Nov 2009
Gisborne Filmmaker Rates Highly at Los Angeles Film Festival

GISBORNE — Gisborne Filmmaker, Polly Green's latest film Soft Power Health, a short documentary film about professional kayaker Dr.

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Business 25 Nov 2009
The Web Co roll out a seminar to help you gain more from your website to fuel business growth

AUCKLAND — The Web Co, recently named Mid-Sized Business of the Year in the Waitakere Enterprise Business Awards, is again setting the bar high with a seminar to help businesses maximise the way they do business online.

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Business 23 Nov 2009
BarterZone Hooks it on Twitter

When BarterZone NZ launched it’s all new look barter programme at the beginning of October, they decided to take a punt on doing this using the social media platform Twitter.

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News 28 Oct 2009
A New Zealand First - The Biggest Real Christmas Tree

AUCKLAND — Christmas is only a matter of weeks away, and Derek Bray of Natural Expressions has come up with a novel idea to raise funds for a local charity and bring some real Christmas spirit into the City.

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Business 22 Oct 2009
The Web Co Launches New Brand

The team at The Web Co has not only just won UHY Haines Norton Best Mid-Sized Business Award at the Waitakere Enterprise Business Awards; they have also launched their all-new brand.

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Film 20 Oct 2009
Gisborne Filmmaker Finalist In Los Angeles Film Festival

GISBORNE — Gisborne Filmmaker, Polly Greens latest film Soft Power Health, a short documentary film about professional kayaker Dr.

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Business 20 Oct 2009
Mentor Hubs Set to Grow BarterZone

BarterZone is set to grow with the introduction of Mentor Hubs, offering opportunities for people wanting to establish themselves up as local representatives to promote this unique barter system.

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Business 19 Oct 2009
The Web Co Winner in Westpac Waitakere Enterprise Awards!

The Web Co can deservedly celebrate after having WON the UHY Haines Norton Best Mid-Sized Business Award at the Waitakere Enterprise Business Awards black-tie event on Friday night in West Auckland.

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Business 15 Oct 2009
Being a Finalist Is a Credit to Everyone

Being named a finalist in the Westpac Waitakere Enterprise Awards is a credit to all our staff says Sukesh Sukumaran, General Manager for The Web Co.

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Business 13 Oct 2009
A Fresh Approach to Barter

BarterZone, formerly Ozone, has relaunched under a brand offering more for both business and non business (individual) members.

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Business 13 Oct 2009
The Web Co to Offer Hourly Prizes

With only a week to go before The Web Company launches its new look, things are really heating up.

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News 8 Oct 2009
BarterZone Not Just for Business

Normally when people hear of barter they think of business’ trading with one another; but now there’s more to it with BarterZone.

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Internet 7 Oct 2009
Celebrate with The Web Co and Win

AUCKLAND — The Web Company has a lot to shout about.

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Business 7 Oct 2009
The Web Co Finalist in Westpac Waitakere Enterprise Awards

Auckland-based The Web Co have been named finalists in two categories of this years Westpac Waitakere Enterprise Awards.

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Business 1 Oct 2009
BarterZone to give away $100,000

BarterZone a barter trading company is giving one person the chance to win $100,000 BarterZone dollars.

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Community 28 Sep 2009
Koru Care Grateful for Support

Koru Care Charitable Trust has recently been emblazoned on the back of a Vernon Carriers Limited Truck.

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Business 21 Sep 2009
Wide Interest in KiwiLand - Feature on New Zealand

Businesses, education providers and tourism operators have been quick to jump on board the opportunity to be seen in India.

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Business 10 Sep 2009
KiwiLand NZ Feature for India

After a couple of false starts last year, New Zealand businesses now have another opportunity to promote directly to India in a special feature due out in late October.

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News 14 Aug 2009
FundraiseOnline Leads Call for Transparency on Charges

FundraiseOnline is leading the call for total transparency of the costs charged by fundraising organisations.

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Community 31 Jul 2009
They still need your help

With the recent controversy over just who benefits from the charitable dollar in New Zealand, it is easy to see this may have a negative effect on charitable giving around the country.

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Health 31 May 2009
Help to Quit Smoking

AUCKLAND — Auckland based “Stop Smoking Get Healthy Now” has been receiving calls from throughout Auckland from people needing to stop smoking due to medical conditions.

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Health 25 May 2009
Help to Quit Smoking

AUCKLAND — Help to Stop Smoking Auckland based “Stop Smoking Get Healthy Now” is offering a free smoking cessation programme to someone in the Auckland area who is struggling to quit.

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Environment 21 May 2009
International Green Summit

International Green Summit announces conference and expo in Moura, Portugal November 2009 May 20, 2009  U.S.A.

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Business 25 Mar 2009
New Zealand to feature in India

The natural warmth of New Zealanders is legendary, and this is will be one of the focuses of The Economic Times Special Report on NZ to be published in April.

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Health 24 Mar 2009
Stop Smoking Effectively

AUCKLAND — Stop Smoking Effectively To effectively stop smoking, change must take place on physical, mental, emotional and behaviour level.

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