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Make-A-Wish New Zealand celebrates World Wish Day
Monday, 29 April 2019, 9:29 am | Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish® New Zealand will celebrate World Wish Day® on 29 April, the 39th anniversary of the wish for then-7-year-old Chris Greicius that inspired the founding of the organisation. World Wish Day celebrates the hundreds of thousands of life-changing ... More >>
Abseiler's Bravery helps raise $100,000 for wishes
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 4:10 pm | Make-A-Wish
When Hazel Redmond received her wish from Make-A-Wish New Zealand in 2012 at the age of 16, she did not imagine that she’d be scaling a 17-storey building several years later to raise funds to help others receive their one true wish. Hazel was ... More >>
Partnering to Make Kids’ Dreams Come True
Monday, 15 April 2013, 4:02 pm | Make-A-Wish
In a move that’s very fitting, Toyworld and Make-A-Wish® New Zealand are joining forces to help make sick Kiwi kids’ wishes come true. More >>
Gulf Harbour’s Newest Movie Theatre Coming Soon
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, 10:30 am | Make-A-Wish
Popular movies for adults and children alike will soon be showing at Gulf Harbour in an open-air theatre. During the month-long Make-A-Wish® Field of Dreams Summer Festival from February 28 to March 24, 12 movies will be shown including Breakfast ... More >>
Acrobat Your Way to an Early Christmas Present
Thursday, 1 December 2011, 1:06 pm | Make-A-Wish
Prepare to be wowed by a floating circus, a tour of an amazing superliner, and enjoy a sumptuous Christmas lunch aboard P&O's beautiful Pacific Pearl – and give in to a little Christmas spirit, courtesy of Make-A-Wish. More >>
Special Wish Granted to Commemorate Two Anniversaries
Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 12:10 pm | Make-A-Wish
This September, one Kiwi teen will be travelling to New York to have his wish come true courtesy of Make-A-Wish New Zealand, who is celebrating their 25 year anniversary this year. More >>
Make-a-Wish New Zealand Extending Magic to the Pacific
Monday, 2 May 2011, 11:44 am | Make-A-Wish
On Tuesday 10 May 2011, a team from Make-A-Wish New Zealand will be making a very special delivery. 17 children and young people in Fiji will be receiving their one true wish, to help bring a day of hope and joy into their lives. More >>
Laughs Over Lunch With the 7 DAYS Crew
Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 3:42 pm | Make-A-Wish
Fill your bellies with great food and laughter, at the infamous SKYCITY Gastrocomique lunch on 13 May. Hosted by ‘That Guy’, Leigh Hart, with entertainment provided by a panel of 7 DAYS comedians, this lunch is sure to have you in stitches. More >>
New Zealand Children Take Part in World Wish Day
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 5:01 pm | Make-A-Wish
This Thursday 29th April, four children with life-threatening medical conditions from around New Zealand will have their wishes come true, coinciding with wishes being granted in 34 other countries around the world. More >>
Make-A-Wish welcomes new sponsor onboard
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 10:12 am | Make-A-Wish
Children’s charity Make-A-Wish® New Zealand has signed up a major new sponsor, P&O Cruises, in a major boost for the charity’s efforts to help children with life-threatening medical conditions. Make-A-Wish New Zealand CEO Scott Simpson said the charity was ... More >>
Charities Feel The Pinch From Economic Downturn
Monday, 8 December 2008, 11:42 am | Make-A-Wish
As the squeeze goes on consumer spending, charities like Make-A-Wish New Zealand are finding that they now have to work harder and smarter to attract donations. More >>
Memorabilia Buys Memories
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 11:17 am | Make-A-Wish
Sit on the bench with the Breakers, be the proud owner of a signed ’96 All Black shirt, play Xbox with Luke Smith or go back-stage with The Crowd Goes Wild are just some of the memorabilia and experiences that are being auctioned on Trade Me from ... More >>