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Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind - Latest News [Page 6]

Guide Dog Appeal hits a new record – best ever!

Friday, 7 May 2004, 10:07 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) still can’t believe the news that donations received from this year’s Guide Dog Appeal street collection have reached $507,804 with still some more to come! More >>

Guide Dogs Give Collectors A High Paw

Thursday, 8 April 2004, 9:07 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

Thousands of volunteer collectors donned bright red vests and hit the streets over the weekend 2 – 4 April, to collect donations for the 2004 Guide Dog Appeal. More >>

Quack, Baa, Twitch, Twitch, Hop - ‘We Need Dogs!’

Thursday, 1 April 2004, 8:58 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

The theme of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind’s 2004 Guide Dog Appeal ‘We need dogs!’ kicked off with a big baa of approval at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour on Friday 26 March. More >>

We need 3,830 more paws for effect!

Tuesday, 9 March 2004, 9:33 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

With only a month to go, the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) needs more paws on the pavement for the 2004 Guide Dog Appeal (2 – 4 April). More >>

Smoke gets in your eyes (but not for much longer)

Monday, 8 December 2003, 11:42 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) applauds the passing last week of the Smokefree Environments Amendment Bill that bans smoking in schools, bars, and other workplaces. More >>

RNZFB takes home over $1 million from Blind Week

Friday, 28 November 2003, 3:24 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) went out to New Zealand with the message that “we can’t afford for you not to see us” and the response has been outstanding. More >>

RNZFB announces 2003 Chairman’s Award recipient

Monday, 24 November 2003, 9:49 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

This evening, Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) chairman Don McKenzie announced the recipient of the 2003 RNZFB Chairman’s Award. More >>

All eyes on diabetes

Thursday, 13 November 2003, 5:20 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

On the eve of Diabetes Awareness Week, the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) is adding its voice to Diabetes New Zealand’s call for people with diabetes to look after their health. More >>

No end in sight for patients on waiting list

Tuesday, 11 November 2003, 4:08 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

At last week’s Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists conference, ophthalmologist Dr Gillian Clover expressed concern about the number of patients with diabetic retinopathy that are waiting for eye treatments around the country. More >>

Blind Week collectors rule again!

Tuesday, 11 November 2003, 2:40 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

If you missed seeing a Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) collector on the streets during Blind Week, you missed seeing a great bunch of people working on a great campaign. More >>

Be a bright spark and protect your eyes!

Friday, 31 October 2003, 3:20 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) is putting out a word of caution as New Zealand gets ready to celebrate Guy Fawkes. More >>

Colour it Orange for Blind Week

Thursday, 23 October 2003, 5:41 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

Colour is a wonderful thing. With spring comes crisp greens, blue skies, pink blossom, and this year … fluoro-orange to several New Zealand centres. More >>

Counting volunteers down to Blind Week Appeal

Wednesday, 8 October 2003, 12:01 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) is thrilled at the response generated by its recent call for 15,999 Blind Week volunteers. More >>

15,999 volunteers sought for Blind Week Appeal

Tuesday, 23 September 2003, 10:59 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) is gearing up for its 42nd annual Blind Week appeal and needs at least another 15,999 volunteers nationwide to help with collections and administrative tasks. More >>

RNZFB farewells Treasurer, appoints CEO

Thursday, 31 July 2003, 11:00 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) farewells its Treasurer, Frank Claridge, who retires today after 19 years of service to the RNZFB and its members. More >>

Jason Hollingworth on Board with RNZFB

Wednesday, 30 July 2003, 8:49 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

Mr Jason Hollingworth has joined the Board of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind. More >>

RNZFB announces new Chairman of the Board

Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 9:35 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

It is with genuine regret that the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) farewells Jonathan Mosen from his role as Chair of the RNZFB’s Board of Directors. More >>

New era for one of NZ's oldest charities

Thursday, 1 May 2003, 8:34 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

In its place a new organisation emerged - The Royal New Zealand Foundation OF the Blind. More >>

Guide Dog Appeal makes Foundation’s tail wag

Tuesday, 15 April 2003, 12:25 am | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

The Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind (RNZFB) is well on the way to meeting its full target for the Guide Dog Appeal collection after exceeding its street collection target of $360,000. More >>

Lion Foundation supports Foundation for the Blind

Monday, 14 April 2003, 1:43 pm | Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind

The Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind (RNZFB) recently received a generous boost to its services from a grant given to it by the Lion Foundation. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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