Press Release – Cancer Society

Cancer Society say they are still here supporting people with cancer. COVID-19 is having a big impact on the lives of many and weve had to change how we do things, says Elizabeth Chesterman, Cancer Society Canterbury-West Coast Chief Executive. … Read more »

Press Release – Salvation Army

Salvation Army emergency welfare, addiction and housing support services are continuing to serve the vulnerable, albeit in a modified way, in line with lock-down protocols. Those in need should ring WINZ in the first instance, and ask family and friends … Read more »

Press Release – Waikato Region Civil Defence

Feelings of uncertainty and not knowing exactly what to do is completely normal during lockdown, says Waikato Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Controller Julian Snowball on day two of the national state of emergency across New Zealand. … Read more »

Press Release – Waikato Community Funders Group

Millions more in funding has been announced by the Waikato Community Funders Group to support non-profit organisations working on the frontline to help vulnerable people affected by COVID-19. New funding includes $1million from the Hamilton City Council, … Read more »

Press Release – Bayleys

A strip of four retail premises collectively known as Valley Entrance Shops in the Lower Hutt suburb of Stokes Valley, have been placed on the market for sale with the added drawcard of bare land to the rear of the shops which holds development … Read more »

Press Release – Friends In Need

A free COVID-19 community initiative called Friends in Need has launched to support the elderly and vulnerable through the COVID-19 restrictions. COVID-19 has rapidly changed life for all New Zealanders. Now the country is at Level 4 restrictions, … Read more »

Press Release – Airbnb

Today, Airbnb is announcing a new global initiative to help connect those responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with safe and convenient places to stay while they carry out their critical work. The companys goal is to help house 100,000 healthcare … Read more »

Press Release – Property Council Of New Zealand

New Zealands commercial property sector is calling for property owners, tenants and the Government to act quickly to support the sector, which is facing hundreds of millions in lost revenue, increasing the risk of stalling the economy. As property … Read more »

Press Release – NZ Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is offering to support families who have lost contact with each other due to the COVID-19 pandemic by checking on their health and wellbeing through our Restoring Family Links service, if other means of contact are not available. … Read more »

Press Release – Wellington City Council

Wellington City Councils Community Services is working alongside outreach teams and other core support groups in a coordinated approach to look after the more vulnerable members of the city. A small army of people have been working tirelessly to ensure … Read more »