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Exclusive: Givealittle CEO urges Kiwis to give more easily
Fintech

Exclusive: Givealittle CEO urges Kiwis to give more easily

Givealittle uses advanced technology to streamline donations, boosting NZD $325 million given locally and reshaping New Zealand's culture of generosity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Donorbees launches to simplify payroll giving for New Zealanders
Human Capital Management

Donorbees launches to simplify payroll giving for New Zealanders

Donorbees launches a New Zealand payroll giving platform, simplifying donations through employers and offering users a digital wallet to support 32 charities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Canon Oceania awards NZD $5,000 grants to four NZ charities
Rangatahi

Canon Oceania awards NZD $5,000 grants to four NZ charities

Canon Oceania awards four New Zealand charities NZD $5,000 each plus technology to boost social, environmental, educational, and cultural initiatives in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Charity stories

Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers
Customer Experience

Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers

Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Ingram Micro NZ & Cure Kids raise over NZD $540,000 for research
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro NZ & Cure Kids raise over NZD $540,000 for research

Ingram Micro New Zealand has raised over NZD $540,000 for Cure Kids since 2014, supporting vital research into serious childhood health conditions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Charity stories

Free internet pilots connect vulnerable Australians online
Disaster Recovery

Free internet pilots connect vulnerable Australians online

Free internet pilots in Victoria and Western Australia have connected over 350 vulnerable people, offering a scalable model for digital inclusion.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Digital Xtra grants boost young Scots' digital skills
Robotics

Digital Xtra grants boost young Scots' digital skills

Digital Xtra awards nearly GBP £120,000 to 27 Scottish projects, helping over 2,000 young people build vital computing and digital skills.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Virgin Media O2 donates phones to tackle digital divide
Unified Communications

Virgin Media O2 donates phones to tackle digital divide

Virgin Media O2 donates hundreds of refurbished phones and free data via Multibank hubs to help tackle the UK's widening digital divide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
New platform aims to boost trust in Australian charitable giving
Charity

New platform aims to boost trust in Australian charitable giving

Friendship Tree launches a new platform to boost trust in Australian charities by providing transparent donation tracking and community connection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
TELUS & WestJet launch sweepstakes to support youth bursaries
TELUS

TELUS & WestJet launch sweepstakes to support youth bursaries

TELUS and WestJet launch sweepstakes to fund bursaries supporting post-secondary education for underserved Canadian youth and offer a Costa Rica trip prize.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Westfield London unveils immersive Wicked experiential event for 2025
Customer Experience

Westfield London unveils immersive Wicked experiential event for 2025

Westfield London will host 'Wicked: For Good - The Experience' from Nov 2025, blending immersive storytelling with retail and social engagement during the festive season.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Lifeline & SANE use digital channels to boost mental health care
Robotic Process Automation

Lifeline & SANE use digital channels to boost mental health care

Lifeline and SANE are enhancing mental health support in Australia using digital tools like SMS and online chat for timely, accessible care.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
AI set to widen gender skills gap in UK's GBP £1 trillion tech
Agricultural Technology

AI set to widen gender skills gap in UK's GBP £1 trillion tech

AI adoption is forecast to widen the gender skills gap in the UK's GBP £1 trillion tech sector, raising concerns over equality in emerging industries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
AI playlists bring personalised music therapy to dementia care
Data Science

AI playlists bring personalised music therapy to dementia care

UK charity Music for my Mind uses AI to personalise music playlists, enhancing therapy and mood for people with dementia, benefiting thousands nationwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Andy Reid launches new training to lift real estate standards
Property Market

Andy Reid launches new training to lift real estate standards

Andy Reid launches S.O.L.D Network, a psychology-based real estate training platform, priced at AUD $30/month, to boost professionalism and trust in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Nominations open for 2026 Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot
Stock Exchange

Nominations open for 2026 Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot

Nominations have opened for the 2026 Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot, celebrating inspiring female business leaders across the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
8x8 Fast Pay launches to ease tenant rent & council workloads
Unified Communications

8x8 Fast Pay launches to ease tenant rent & council workloads

8x8 Fast Pay launches across the UK to simplify rent payments and ease council workloads with secure, flexible digital support for tenants under financial strain.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025