Donations stories - Page 6
English teacher launches Kickstarter to bring eLearning to the masses
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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English teacher and instructional designer, Yvonne Gonzalez, launches Kickstarter for personalised e-learning tutorial, Ye Olde Tutor.
Good Bitches Baking: Baking the world a better place
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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Good Bitches Baking, a New Zealand organization, spreads happiness by baking cakes for those in need. Their idea is catching on and growing rapidly.
Vodafone to lead 'major' digital transformation at The Trusts
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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The transformation will include improved mobile voice and data capability, unified comms, improved security, and improved Wi-Fi services.
CSC's Adrian McKenzie hits the road for Halberg foundation
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Kiwis are being asked to dig deep as CSC's Adrian McKenzie takes to the road to raise funds for a cause close to his heart.
More fees further undermine 'free' education, Labour says
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Charging parents for school enrolment ballots is unfair, says New Zealand's Labour Party, as it criticises fees for out-of-zone students.
Who are school donations really helping?
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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New figures on school donations provides further evidence of the growing inequalities in new Zealand education.
Adobe coders reach out to Kiwi kids
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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creative technologies
Adobe coders and designers visit High Tech Youth Network to support emerging creatives as part of the Adobe Project 1324 initiative.
Tablets brighten students' lives at Ronald McDonald House school
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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Tablets are transforming learning at Ronald McDonald House's Auckland school, providing a fun experience for sick children along the way.
Spark appoints CGO as first step in Givealitte transition gets underway
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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Spark has appointed a chief giving officer, as the company looks to move the management of the Givealittle foundation within Spark.
Attention all cat lovers: our first cat cafe is coming
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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Poised to be New Zealand's first Cat Café, the Cat Lounge is looking to up and running via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign.
Dotcom calls out John Banks in open letter
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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Kim Dotcom rebuts John Banks' claims in a forthright open letter, challenging the former MP to a public interview showdown.
Education costs pile up, Cyclone to the rescue
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Cyclone and Debitsuccess have teamed up to provide parents and caregivers with an education expense solution designed to help save money.
Kiwi kids build website to save nation's mascot
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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A group of young Warkworth Primary School students have designed a website to help raise funds for the native Kiwi.
How to protect your business from online scams
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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NetSafe has offered up some advice for how businesses can protect themselves from online scams and credit card fraudsters.
Cyber attacks target New Zealand charities
Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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New Zealand charities hit by cyber attacks, with NetSafe reporting automated attempts to validate stolen credit cards.
NZ firms broadly satisfied with labour flexibility under new employment law
Thu, 13th Nov 2014
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New Zealand firms have given the thumbs up to new employment law aimed at creating a more flexible work force by letting employers negotiate the te.
Facebook joins the fight against Ebola with three initiatives
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Facebook launches trio of initiatives to combat Ebola, including donations, education, and communication aid for West Africa.
Spark My Potential... Flagship crowdfunding initiative hits NZ
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Spark launches 'Spark My Potential,' a game-changer in NZ crowdfunding, offering coaching, exposure, and potential top-ups to dreamers.
Westcon NZ calls on Kiwi help for four-year-old Melissa van Blerk
Sat, 21st Jun 2014
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Westcon New Zealand is calling on Kiwi generosity to help raise $20,000, to provide four-year-old Melissa van Blerk with a Diabetic Assistance Dog.
Kiwi tech firm wins global Microsoft award
Wed, 28th May 2014
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NV Interactive from Wellington triumphs globally, winning the Microsoft Innovative Technology for Good Citizenship Award 2014.