Community Services & Charities

Just a few years ago, you could be forgiven for having thought Rotary clubs were for men only. That’s certainly what Christine Fraser-Wilson believed, 5 years back, when she was invited along to a meeting by a work colleague who thought she might be interested in joining.

In recent years, voluntary-run community traplines have become an effective way of controlling the predators that threaten our native animals, especially birds and bats. They are also a way of engaging with and educating the public about the threat to native wildlife from introduced predators.

When most of us decide to donate money, we go through a professional agency such as Red Cross, Save the Children, or, closer to home, Make a Wish or KidsCan. But for a group of Southland quilters that go by the name of ‘ET Patchwork Circle’, not only is the giving rather more involved, it’s also a labour of love.

One of the pleasures of retirement is a having a little more spare time to enjoy, ...

If you grew up in New Zealand then chances are you will recognise the monarch butterfly. ...

Kiwi research into current prostate cancer treatments could help save lives and ease the suffering of those with this disease.

If volunteering is on your radar, you may be running up against a common problem; many charitable organisations now require you to have significant experience, and often, an almost professional-level, skill set.

Whether by volunteering or branching out on our own,  we can all make a difference in ...

Making a Difference Whether by volunteering, branching out on our own, or becoming a supporter of ...

The second in our ‘Super-Saver’ series introduces you to the cost-saving benefits of senior-volunteering. Volunteering With ...