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To be or not to be … pizza!

Some people are closed books. They don’t like to reveal a lot about themselves or trust too many people, maybe because they’ve been hurt.

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Questions to ask ourselves

What’s the meaning of life? Why are we here? Interesting questions we can all ask ourselves but more so for those whose lives have not...

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Looking good and feeling even better

Do you know anyone who’s had some cosmetic tattooing done? Some need it to help offset the effects of cancer therapy or other medical issues

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Self-belief and self-care

A lot of people spend a lot of time and money on their skin—cleansing it, moisturising it and even massaging it. But not everyone has the...

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French influence in Aotearoa

The French noblewoman, Marie Antoinette, is supposed to have said in response to the people not having any bread (their staple food) in...

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Thirty-seven degrees south of the equator

37 degrees south of the equator

One New Zealand city at the 37th parallel is Tauranga/Mount Maunganui, so the eatery “Latitude 37” is aptly named! Of course, you don’t...

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Hot and healthy meals

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This could well be the catch cry for Live For More whose aim is “to empower rangatahi...

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Diffusing debt stress

Debt sucks. There are no two ways about it. Whether its credit card bills, loans, or other financial obligations, being in debt can take...

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Caffeine for community carers

For some kids in our community, not all things are created equal. Maybe they’re from disadvantaged homes, or maybe they don’t have access...

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Moving forward with the 3 Rs

For those of us with a car, filling it up with fuel can cost a lot, especially for petrol. This cost can be an especially heavy burden...

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An exercise in caring

Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer for Kiwi women and the third most prevalent cancer overall? A lot of us may...

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Acknowledging loss

Losing a loved one is hard. Losing a baby before you’ve even met each other can be devastating, especially for first-time Mums....

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1,033,288

170,640

170,640

"The products are a lifeline"

170,640

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"It helps keep us going"

79,633

170,640

"It helps keep us going"

170,640

Heading

"The products are a lifeline"

79,633

Read their stories

To be or not to be … pizza!

Questions to ask ourselves

Looking good and feeling even better

Self-belief and self-care

French influence in Aotearoa

37 degrees south of the equator

Hot and healthy meals

Diffusing debt stress

Caffeine for community carers

Moving forward with the 3 Rs

An exercise in caring

Acknowledging loss

$

1,033,288

170,640

170,640

"The products are a lifeline"

170,640

Heading

"It helps keep us going"

79,633

170,640

"It helps keep us going"

170,640

Heading

"The products are a lifeline"

79,633

Read their stories

To be or not to be … pizza!

Questions to ask ourselves

Looking good and feeling even better

Self-belief and self-care

French influence in Aotearoa

37 degrees south of the equator

Hot and healthy meals

Diffusing debt stress

Caffeine for community carers

Moving forward with the 3 Rs

An exercise in caring

Acknowledging loss

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