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Getting from A to B for C

Been there, done that is what some Tauranga locals have to say about having the “C” word – cancer. They’ve beaten the disease and are...

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Social snags

With this blustery, wet weather there’s nothing better than a nice warm meal in a cosy space. For many of our locals however, this can be...

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Relieving anxiety through facials

A moment to relax, to be pampered and to clear the mind in a tranquil setting. Sounds pretty good right? For those who have been...

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Be kind, eat pizza

The number of children in need of foster care is increasing by the hundreds every year in New Zealand. This is to keep them safe and...

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Food for the whanāu

“Food insecurity is an issue that no New Zealand family should have to worry about. Unfortunately this is not currently the case in...

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80 Cookies for Christmas

How special was Christmas? Treats, fun, family time and a whole lot of overly full bellies - we’re still recovering from that last bit...

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Z & Spark fuelling the Bay of Plenty

These fuel cards from Z Energy BOP—alongside Spark Business Bay of Plenty—have helped meet a need in the community, offering assistance...

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Cooking for 80

Can you imagine cooking a lunch or dinner for 80 people? Rolling up the sleeves, chucking on the apron and then looking around your...

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Pizza party

Even as an adult pizza always feels like a fun choice, it makes dinner so much more exciting than your standard meal. However for the...

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Carrying our canines

For some of us having 50 dogs a week to play with and love is an absolute dream. There’s nothing purer than the adoration of a dog...

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Food for the hungry

No matter who you are, no matter your life circumstances, food is an important need. For the guests who stay at the Waikato Men’s Shelter...

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Community connection

Connection is something we all want as humans. We’re social beings, and we’re meant to live and work together and want to feel part of...

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$

841,407

119,952

119,952

"The products are a lifeline"

119,952

Heading

"It helps keep us going"

66,874

119,952

"It helps keep us going"

119,952

Heading

"The products are a lifeline"

66,874

Read their stories

Getting from A to B for C

Social snags

Relieving anxiety through facials

Be kind, eat pizza

Food for the whanāu

80 Cookies for Christmas

Z & Spark fuelling the Bay of Plenty

Cooking for 80

Pizza party

Carrying our canines

Food for the hungry

Community connection

$

841,407

119,952

119,952

"The products are a lifeline"

119,952

Heading

"It helps keep us going"

66,874

119,952

"It helps keep us going"

119,952

Heading

"The products are a lifeline"

66,874

Read their stories

Getting from A to B for C

Social snags

Relieving anxiety through facials

Be kind, eat pizza

Food for the whanāu

80 Cookies for Christmas

Z & Spark fuelling the Bay of Plenty

Cooking for 80

Pizza party

Carrying our canines

Food for the hungry

Community connection

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