Applications open for Grassroots Giving grants until 31 July
There are just under two weeks to go until applications close for Round 2 of our Grassroots Giving Programme.
Grants of up to $10,000 are available - so if you're a charity delivering programmes to support families in West Auckland, North Auckland (up to Rodney), or across the wider Auckland region make sure you don't miss out!!
We're specifically looking for projects in the following priority areas:
- Early years
- Youth development
- Literacy and numeracy
- Budgeting
- Maori
- Housing
- Migrant, refugee and cross-cultural support
Call us on (09) 366 1523 for any questions, or go to our website to apply online.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.8% Yes
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33.5% Maybe?
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24.7% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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