It’s about the village www.onceuponatime.org.nz is about the village raising the children. We all recognise and abhor that inequality and poverty exists just down the road and around the corner. This website gives the village we live in the opportunity to look briefly into the lives of our local schools and offer a helping hand, whether it be addressing inequality or enriching children’s lives.
Be safe and remember to not only be good but also give 4good!
It’s about the village www.onceuponatime.org.nz is about the village raising the children. We all recognise and abhor that inequality and poverty exists just down the road and around the corner. This website gives the village we live in the opportunity to look briefly into the lives of our local schools and offer a helping hand, whether it be addressing inequality or enriching children’s lives.
Every day and in every way, ARRC Wildlife Trust aims to improve the well-being of our communities’ wildlife, animals and natural environment.
Founded in 2003 by Dr. Liza Schneider, ARRC Wildlife Trust has been assisting the Department of Conservation, Vet clinics and public with the rescue and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife in the Bay of Plenty.
As part of our commitment to the preservation of our environment, ARRC is proactive with animal related projects such as our “Adopt a Pet Program”.
Passionate about caring for our native wildlife, we work to educate and create public awareness in order to ensure the long-term health of our wildlife and their natural environment.
The Wallace Gallery Morrinsville is a project borne out of passion and community vision: intended as a centre of excellence, showcasing New Zealand art and artists, providing a community focus and an ideal venue for inspiring and educating young people.
The Charitable Trust which is responsible for bringing this vision to life has garnered the respect and support of the art patron James Wallace, who has pledged the rights to exhibit the entire James Wallace Arts Trust collection in the new Morrinsville location. With the most comprehensive collection of contemporary New Zealand art in existence -more than 5000 pieces valued at over $50million and spanning over 50 years- it is an incredible accolade for Morrinsville Gallery, and a real coup for the area.
Choose one of these 3 charities to receive this money.
(Vote in the poll below before 5pm, 31 July 2019).
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Which of these 3 charities has your vote for the charity we support in July 2019?
The Wishes Trust #CC50059 (74%, 43 Votes)
NZ Native Bird And Animal Rescue And Rehabilitation Trust Board #CC20765 (19%, 11 Votes)
The Morrinsville Art Gallery Charitable Trust #CC21580 (7%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 58
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Cat Rescue Christchurch Charitable Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand, and focuses on reducing stray cat overpopulation by using the trap, neuter, return (TNR) method. Stray kittens who are under 8 weeks of age are socialised, desexed and rehomed.
Cat Rescue Christchurch also promotes the desexing of companion and stray cats whom people are feeding, and the early desexing of kittens before being rehomed from any adoption facility.
Cat Rescue Christchurch relies on donations from generous people to fund its work. We do not have a shelter but instead have volunteers who foster and socialise our cats and kittens in their own homes until they are ready for their forever homes.
Over 6100 cats have been desexed or rescued and rehomed by Cat Rescue Christchurch since our organisation was founded in 2006, preventing many thousands more unwanted cats from being born.
Be safe and remember to not only be good but also give 4good!
Cat Rescue Christchurch Charitable Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand, and focuses on reducing stray cat overpopulation by using the trap, neuter, return (TNR) method. Stray kittens who are under 8 weeks of age are socialised, desexed and rehomed.
Cat Rescue Christchurch also promotes the desexing of companion and stray cats whom people are feeding, and the early desexing of kittens before being rehomed from any adoption facility.
Cat Rescue Christchurch relies on donations from generous people to fund its work. We do not have a shelter but instead have volunteers who foster and socialise our cats and kittens in their own homes until they are ready for their forever homes.
Over 6100 cats have been desexed or rescued and rehomed by Cat Rescue Christchurch since our organisation was founded in 2006, preventing many thousands more unwanted cats from being born.
Family Action offers a range of services for those who have experienced abuse, trauma, family and sexual violence. These services include counselling, outreach, women’s refuge and youth programmes. We provide a caring confidential place to talk about issues that affect relationships, family & sexual violence, abuse and anger issues for children and young people. We also provide ChangeWorks programmes for youth at risk.
What we do?
Counselling
Family Action provides counselling for those affected by family and sexual violence, abuse, or trauma. You and your family’s needs are our primary concern. We have an open referrals system. You are welcome to call our client liaison staff, who can discuss your needs with you.
Outreach
Family Action Outreach and Refuge supports all people in crisis who are experiencing family violence. Family Action provides a caring and confidential place where you can talk about issues in your relationship and the violence or abuse that you are experience or have experienced.
Our mission is to bring transforming creative and innovative experiences to young people, and our vision is for every young person to live full lives of meaning and purpose. We do this at our youth centres in Aotearoa through afterschool hangouts, events, creative programmes, workshops, online crisis intervention and more.
Our Values
Passionate – Zeal speaks, acts and projects enthusiasm all day, every day. This energy comes from a steadfast belief that every young person has a creative spark.
Creative – We believe in the power of creativity and the transformational effect it can have on a young person, their communities and society. We pursue creativity across all of our services and activities.
Innovative – We challenge convention and look for new and better ways. We are collaborative in this endeavour, innovating with others to solve problems and create opportunities.
Inclusive – We welcome all young people, from all walks of life, offering belonging and joint ownership of Zeal’s vision and services.
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Hospice is not a building; it is a philosophy of care. Our goal is to help people make the most of their lives.
We care for the whole person, not just their physical needs but also their emotional, spiritual, and social needs too. We care for family / whānau and friends as well, both before and after a death. Irrespective of where they are, this philosophy of care does not change and everything we provide is free of charge.
We believe that hospice care should be available to anyone who needs it, helping people make the most of every moment, in whatever way works for them.
Care is provided at patients’ homes throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty, in consultation with their GP.
We support patients and their whānau to:
be cared for at home
live each day as fully as possible
die with dignity in the place of their choice
Be safe and remember to not only be good but also give 4good!
CCS Disability Action’s vision is to see every disabled person included in the life of their family and community.As well as providing direct support and advocacy, we have a wider role in shaping society’s attitudes towards people with a disability.
Our Vision Te Puāwaitanga
We have been working with disabled people and their families since 1935 and are now at the forefront of service provision, advocacy and information sharing in the disability sector New Zealand-wide. Our people are professional, innovative, dedicated and knowledgeable. We hold ourselves to the highest possible ethical and professional standards and are known for our partnership approach to support.
Hospice is not a building; it is a philosophy of care. Our goal is to help people make the most of their lives.
We care for the whole person, not just their physical needs but also their emotional, spiritual, and social needs too. We care for family / whānau and friends as well, both before and after a death. Irrespective of where they are, this philosophy of care does not change and everything we provide is free of charge.
We believe that hospice care should be available to anyone who needs it, helping people make the most of every moment, in whatever way works for them.
Care is provided at patients’ homes throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty, in consultation with their GP.
The Scratching Post is operated by the Stratford Companion Animal Assistance Trust, a small Trust independent of any other organisation.
The Stratford Companion Animal Assistance Trust was registered with the Charities Commission in May 2012 (CC47730). We needed an operation base and means to fundraise, so The Scratching Post opened in Stratford in August 2012 and became our presence in the Community.
Our two main objectives are caring for young kittens in need and advocating the need and importance of pet desexing.
We concentrate on helping young kittens as they are the most vulnerable due to their age and inexperience. By concentrating on the younger generation we also ensure that they do not contribute to uncontrolled breeding resulting in more homeless cats in our District.
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(Vote in the poll below before 5pm, 30 April 2019).
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Community Hospice Service Eastern Bay of Plenty (55%, 11 Votes)
The seeds of Leg-Up were sown when Ros Rowe set up a small horse trekking business in 1999 to help a suicidal young woman get back on her feet by giving her a job. The trekking business did well but the casual way in which clients rode the horses didn’t sit well with the operators, and inspired the term ‘hairy bicycle syndrome’. To address this concern half day Horse Sense sessions were offered in which participants learned about the nature of horses which transcended merely riding them and these became very successful.
When the young woman finally found her feet and was ready to face life again, Ros felt the aim of the trekking business had been fulfilled and therefore prepared to close the business. However, there was an outcry from groups of at-risk youth and mental health clients who had found the Horse Sense sessions beneficial, so Ros closed the business and set up the Leg-Up Trust to meet the expressed needs of these people.
The point of difference in Leg-Up’s approach which succeeds where all else has failed lies in the use of horses as teachers. Where human beings may be suspect in the view of abused and neglected children, the horses pose no such risk to damaged souls. They keep their own counsel, offer what is perceived as unconditional love and do not judge. The students learn the basics of a relationship which has to supersede the predator/prey barrier, and through this become aware of how their actions influence those around them
Be safe and remember to not only be good but also give 4good!
A society where the hearing impaired are connected, empowered and respected.
Our purpose is to:
Promote education, advocacy and support for the hearing impaired community and their Whanau.
Meet the needs of the hearing impaired, either directly or indirectly, through education, disseminating information, the provision of goods and services or any other means considered appropriate, including, but not limited to, the making of grants or the provision of services for any purpose that will further the welfare of hearing impaired persons.
Promote to the public generally, awareness and understanding of the causes, prevention and consequences of hearing impairment.
Advocacy – To understand the issues faced by those with hearing issues and to be a voice to enable them to enjoy full participation in their community.
The seeds of Leg-Up were sown when Ros Rowe set up a small horse trekking business in 1999 to help a suicidal young woman get back on her feet by giving her a job. The trekking business did well but the casual way in which clients rode the horses didn’t sit well with the operators, and inspired the term ‘hairy bicycle syndrome’. To address this concern half day Horse Sense sessions were offered in which participants learned about the nature of horses which transcended merely riding them and these became very successful.
When the young woman finally found her feet and was ready to face life again, Ros felt the aim of the trekking business had been fulfilled and therefore prepared to close the business. However, there was an outcry from groups of at-risk youth and mental health clients who had found the Horse Sense sessions beneficial, so Ros closed the business and set up the Leg-Up Trust to meet the expressed needs of these people.
The point of difference in Leg-Up’s approach which succeeds where all else has failed lies in the use of horses as teachers. Where human beings may be suspect in the view of abused and neglected children, the horses pose no such risk to damaged souls. They keep their own counsel, offer what is perceived as unconditional love and do not judge. The students learn the basics of a relationship which has to supersede the predator/prey barrier, and through this become aware of how their actions influence those around them
The German Shepherd Dog Rescue Trust (GSRT) is a New Zealand-based non-profit Charitable Trust, an entirely voluntary organisation dedicated to rescuing neglected, abandoned and unwanted German Shepherd Dogs (GSD) across New Zealand. The trust was founded by Denise Sharp in the memory of Yani, Denise’s first German Shepherd Dog, who died at the age of 2 1/2 years after battling various illnesses.
The Trust has 4 Trustees and a few volunteers residing in Palmerston North, Hastings, Wellington, Waikato, Whakatane, Warkworth and Auckland, who offer services such as checking potential homes for a dog, transporting the dogs to their approved homes, and helping the Trust’s founder, Denise, in organising the annual GSDRT Christmas Party and GSDRT calendar production and posting.
The Trust has been applauded for its service by the North & South magazine February 2007 edition, and its founder Denise was a runner-up for the Aucklander of the Year Award 2005. Telecom NZ also awarded Denise with their ‘Unsung Hero Award’, as did ‘Pets on the Net’ with their “Good Pet Person Award”. GSRT was featured in the Collectors Edition of the PET Magazine March 2012 and most recently in The NZ Kennel Club Dog World Magazine September 2015.
Choose one of these 3 charities to receive this money.
(Vote in the poll below before 5pm, 31 March 2019).
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Which of these 3 charities has your vote for the charity we support in March 2019?
Leg-Up Trust (66%, 188 Votes)
The German Shepherd Rescue Trust (32%, 92 Votes)
Tauranga (BOP) Hearing Association (1%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 284
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Growing Strong Youths…
Building Better Communities
Te Aranui Youth Trust empowers young people in the Western Bay of Plenty to engage with their community and make self-aware and conscientious life choices.
Through the delivery of Te Aranui Youth Trust, Blue Light and Police Youth Development programmes,Te Aranui Youth Trust provides a pathway to ensure local youths are positive, steadfast, well-adjusted members of the community.
Growing up is a trying time and youths are very much influenced by what is going on around them.
Te Aranui Youth Trust’s aim is to build courage and resilience in these young people so that they can resist negative influences and follow a positive path. In developing self-awareness and leadership potential, youths begin to thrive.
Be safe and remember to not only be good but also give 4good!
Every day and in every way, ARRC Wildlife Trust aims to improve the well-being of our communities’ wildlife, animals and natural environment.
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Cat Rescue Christchurch Charitable Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand, and focuses on reducing stray cat overpopulation by using the 
We care for the whole person, not just their physical needs but also their emotional, spiritual, and social needs too. We care for family / whānau and friends as well, both before and after a death. Irrespective of where they are, this philosophy of care does not change and everything we provide is free of charge.
in 1999 to help a suicidal young woman get back on her feet by giving her a job. The trekking business did well but the casual way in which clients rode the horses didn’t sit well with the operators, and inspired the term ‘hairy bicycle syndrome’. To address this concern half day Horse Sense sessions were offered in which participants learned about the nature of horses which transcended merely riding them and these became very successful.
Through the delivery of Te Aranui Youth Trust, Blue Light and Police Youth Development programmes,Te Aranui Youth Trust provides a pathway to ensure local youths are positive, steadfast, well-adjusted members of the community.